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DEPARTMENTS
6 First Shot
10 Range Bag
12 Know Your Cartridge: 8mm Mauser
14 Letters To The Editor
16 Gun Digest Digital
17 Modern Shooter TV

COLUMNS
18 Defensive Handgunning RICHARD MANN

22 Collector’s Corner JERRY LEE

26 AR Essentials TIGER MCKEE

28 Reloading Bench PHIL MASSARO

32 Guns & Gear STAFF REPORT

FEATURES
34 Ode To The 6.5x55 JAY PINSKY
40 The Handgun For Home Defense
RICHARD MANN

46 The Laminate Stock Story

JON R. SUNDRA

50 The Other All-American Double

DICK JONES

56 The Quest For One-Rifle Perfection

RICHARD MANN

62 Modern Peacemakers: SAA Replicas

NICK SISLEY

68 Getting Into The Custom Game

BRAD FITZPATRICK

74 10 Cents A Duck: The Old Days

Of Market Hunting
BOB HINMAN

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84 The Gun Digest Marketplace
108 Show & Auction Listings

ABOUT THE COVER

The 6.5x55 Swedish, better known as the

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The Rest Of The Story
veryone loves new
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guns, new cartridges
and new shooting
gear, and that’s why
we do our best to
report on them as
often as possible within these
pages. But as you already know
if you’re a fan of Gun Digest, we
don’t just cover new: We cover
the old, the new — and every-
thing in between.
In this issue, we offer an ex-
tra nod to the past with some
special content, including “The
Other All-American Double”
(page 50) by Dick Jones, “Mod-
ern Peacemakers” (page 62) by
Nick Sisley, and “10 Cents a
Duck” (page 74), which origi-
nally appeared in the 1972 Gun
Digest Annual, by Bob Hinman.
It’s all great coverage, but I
have to say that it’s Jay Pinsky’s
“Ode to the 6.5x55” that most
pointedly reminded me I still
have a few things to learn about
firearms history. I say this not
because the 6.5x55mm cartridge
is obscure — not by a long shot.
What I mean is that those three
syllables — six point five — are
tied to so many cartridges, a few
of which I’d never researched.
Writes Pinsky:
“In fact, the 6.5 bullet has a
long history of military service,
seeing use in other military ser-
vice rifles besides the 6.5x55, in-
cluding — and I’m sure I will miss
a few — the 6.5×54mm Mann-
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LEGISLATION UPDATES
INDUSTRY NEWS
Permitless Carry Bill
Moving In Oklahoma
Bills enabling permitless carry —
sometimes called “constitutional car-
ry” — have been trending upward in
recent years, with a number of states
passing and implementing these types
of measures. Oklahoma could be one
of the latest states to join that list.
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Rifle Hunting Bill Through
Both Chambers In Indiana
On February 26th, the Indiana state
Senate passed House Bill 1292 in a
unanimous vote. It had already passed
in the House and now moves to the
desk of Governor Eric Holcomb to be
signed into law.
Authored by Representative Sean
Eberhart (R-57), House Bill 1292
helps ensure that rifle hunting using
pistol-caliber cartridges is protected
throughout the state. The bill safe-
guards hunting opportunities estab-
lished previously, and that many state
residents have enjoyed.
In late February, the Oklahoma
House Public Safety Commission
passed permitless carry legislation in
the form of House Bill 2951. Sponsored
by state Representative Jeff Coody, this
bill recognizes the right for Oklahoma
residents to carry a firearm for defense
without the requirement for any kind
of licensing or permission from the
government to do so.
The CWP (concealed weapon per-
mit) would still be available for those
wanting to take advantage of reciproc-
ity agreements with other states. How-
ever, if the bill passes, no permit would
be required for law-abiding Oklahoma
residents to carry a firearm for their
personal defense.
House Bill 2951 still has a ways to go
before it would become law, though. It
now heads to the House floor for full
consideration.
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Self-Defense Bill Goes
To Senate Floor In Idaho
Senate Bill 1313, which strength-
ens the ability of law-abiding Idaho
citizens to defend themselves against
threats, was voted through the Senate
State Affairs Committee with a 7-to-2
margin. It now moves to the Senate
floor for further consideration.
Sponsored by Todd Lakey (R-12),
the bill would consolidate and codify
existing law in a way that would clear-
ly protect a citizen’s intrinsic right to
defend his or herself. One of the big-
gest aspects of this legislation is that it
makes it clear that a citizen can stand
his or her ground and protect his or
herself and family members anywhere
they have a legal right to be. Because
attacks can happen in many different
places, this is a crucial legal protection
for those who might be forced to de-
fend themselves.
In addition, Senate Bill 1313 ex-
pands protections for those who
would defend themselves in their
own home. In the event of an unlaw-
ful or forceful intrusion into a per-

son’s home or business, the defender

would not have to demonstrate that
he or she reasonably feared the in-
truder was about to inflict death or
great bodily harm. Under SB 1313, the

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unlawful or forced entry is enough for
establishing a legal presumption that
the defender’s fear of serious injury
was reasonable and, thus, so too was
the defensive force brought to bear
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The Often Overlooked 8mm Mauser

The 8mm — or 7.92 — Mauser was the German mili-
tary rifle cartridge through both World Wars. It was
officially adopted in 1888 with a bullet diameter of
.318 inch. In 1905, the bullet diameter was increased
to .323 inch. In Europe, the 8mm Mauser and several
other 8mm cartridges are available in both sizes. The
larger size is always designated as “S” or “JS” bore. In
the United States, ammunition companies load only
the .323-inch diameter or “S” bullet.
The 8mm Mauser is widely chambered in European
sporting rifles, but American gunmakers have not ad-
opted it to the same extent. The “J” or “I” in the name
denotes infantry ammunition. The German capital “I”
was mistaken for a capital “J” by U.S. military interpret-
ers after World War I, and the “J” misnomer came into
common use here and even in Europe thereafter!
The 8mm Mauser had not been very popular in the
U.S. prior to World War II. However, the large number
of obsolete, surplus 8mm military rifles sold here since
the end of the war has increased its use substantially.
As loaded by Norma and by other European com-
panies, such as RWS, it’s in the same class as our .30-
06. It’s adequate for any North American big game if
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I Want More 9mm Revolvers
I just got the Concealed Carry 2018
issue today with the cover line “9mm
Revolvers.” I place emphasis on the
plural “s” ending, which led me to
believe I would be reading a compari-
son of several 9mm revolvers. It turned
out the article was really on the S&W
929. Dick Jones mentioned a couple
929 predecessors but needed to go
back a little further. Ruger’s Security Six
sans adjustable rear sight was available
as the Speed Six in 9mm. It was good
enough that the Israeli military bought
a bunch of them in the late ’70s or
early ’80s, well before S&W introduced
the J Frame in 9mm. There are other
current 9mm revolvers, such as the
Ruger LCR (mentioned), Chiappa
White Rhino, Taurus 905 and Charter
Arms Pitbull. As a side note, Charter
Arms and Chiappa revolvers do not use
moon clips for either their 9mm or .40
S&W cylinders. Korth also makes a re-
placement cylinder designed for S&W
revolvers that does not require moon
clips. A future comparison of the 929
against the other 9mm revolvers would
be welcome.
–Lawrence Klee, Green Bay, Wis.
Lawrence, you’re right in saying that
this article in the Concealed Carry 2018
issue focused predominantly on the
S&W Model 929. In truth, the “9mm
revolvers” blurb on the cover was a bit
ambiguous. And you’re right; there are
a whole host of 9mm revolver options
out there. In addition to those you
mentioned, Taurus recently launched its
multi-caliber 692 line, which provides a
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spare 9mm cylinder in addition to
the standard .38/.357 one. Ruger
also recently brought out a 9mm
version of its SP101 with a 2.25-inch
barrel. Smith & Wesson offers three Per-
formance Center models in 9mm. And
Korth/Nighthawk Custom has the 9mm
Sky Hawk. In fact, most major revolver
manufacturers have or are producing
9mm revolvers. As to your request for an
article comparing some of the different
9mm revolvers, that is certainly some-
thing we’ll keep in mind. Thanks again
for taking the time to write in with your
comments and thoughts.
–Gun Digest Staff
The .30-06 Is Too Much
Read Phil Massaro’s article on the .30-
06 Springfield. You won’t get me to
say the old ’06 is a poor cartridge, but I
will say something that’s very hard to
dispute: It’s too much of a good thing.
If you love the old ’06, well, that’s fine
and dandy, but the truth is, a slightly
less powerful cartridge is all that the
average hunter needs, and will prob-
ably serve him better. Unless you shoot
regularly, the ’06’s recoil is a problem
and intimidates many shooters. The
same guy who doesn’t get very good
groups with the .30-06 will gener-
ally do much better with the 6.5x55,
7mm-08, .308 or … dare I say it, the
trusty 7mm Mauser. Except for perhaps
the grizzly bear, a well-placed shot by
any of these and many other cartridges
will do everything the hard-kicking ’06
does, with less wear and tear on the
shooter. And that’s a fact, … Pard.
–Gregory Gores, online comment
Gregory, you make some valid points.
It’s been written and said, in a number
of places, that the .30-06 Springfield is
toward the top end of what’s tolerable
in terms of recoil for most people. It’s
not as punishing as the .300 Winchester
Magnum can be — particularly in light
rifles — or calibers beyond that, but it’s
no slouch, either. In our previous issue
(March 2018), writer Jon Sundra states
that he believes a large percentage of
hunters are over-gunned for their given
hunting pursuits, and he feels this is par-
ticularly true of whitetail deer hunters.
As he discusses, and as others have as
well, shot placement is usually far more
important than “knockdown power,”
though, as with most things, this can
also be taken to the extreme. And bul-
let choice, in many cases, can be more
important than what caliber you choose.
The calibers you mention are all pretty
moderate in terms of recoil and would
serve well on a wide and diverse range
of game. (Editor’s Note: Check out Jay
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 Pinksy’s story on the 6.5x55 on page
34 of this issue). In the end, it’s really
a combination of factors; you need to be
able to shoot the chosen gun and caliber
well and place accurate hits, and it must
be potent enough and use a bullet of the
proper construction to get the job done.
–Gun Digest Staff
Proper Terminology
I recently read Richard Mann’s article
online, titled “6 Facts About AR-15
Gas Impingement vs. Piston.” It’s
hard for me to believe this article
when the author doesn’t even use the
terms correctly. This is simple stuff yet
lost on this author. First off, they are
BOTH “gas” guns. They are also BOTH
“gas impingement,” as gas impinges
on something in either case. Correct
terminology would be gas piston and
DIRECT gas impingement. Hard for
me to follow what the hell this guy is
talking about.
–James Davis, Duncanville, Texas
James, you’re correct in that both are gas-
operated firearms and that gas “imping-
es” or impacts something with either op-
erating system. The difference, of course,
is how that gas is directed and what
it impacts. Gas in a gas piston gun is
directed into a cylinder above the barrel,
and that piston smacks into the operating
rod, which, in turn, contacts the gas key
to push bolt and bolt carrier
backward.
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Gas in a direct im-
pingement system
is partially redirect-
ed through the gas block
and the gas tube to the gas
key on the bolt carrier, which
directs the gas into the bolt
carrier itself. This gas forces the bolt to
rotate and unlock, and the gas pressure
inside pushes it all backward toward the
recoil spring.
As you say, the correct terminology
when talking about the operating system
for Eugene Stoner’s standard AR design is
direct impingement, though, even that is
somewhat of a misnomer. I’ve also seen
or heard it referred to as an “internal
piston” design, and even in its patent it’s
described as “a true expanding gas system
instead of the conventional impinging
gas system.” However, I think most who
are at least somewhat familiar with the
AR platform will understand that when
someone says “gas impingement AR,”
they mean direct gas impingement, as
I’ve rarely heard long- or short-stroke gas
piston guns referred to as impingement
systems in any way. I suspect in this case,
the author chose to streamline things for
the sake of brevity and simplicity. Regard-
less, the points he makes about each
system and their advantages and
detriments still ring true.
–D. Warden, Managing
Editor
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The Endless
Debate
Read your article
debating the semi-
auto vs. the revolver as a carry gun.
Straight up, the semi-auto handgun is
far and away the easier gun to conceal
and draw from a concealed position.
It’s less bulky and usually lighter in
weight, as well as having less furniture
to get snagged on, in my opinion.
–Mark Muller, Klamath Falls, Ore.
The debate between carrying a revolver
or a semi-auto pistol has always been a
heated one. In terms of the concealment-
to-capacity ratio, you’re right: it’s likely
much easier to conceal more firepower
in a pistol than a revolver. Having said
that, there are some pretty darn conceal-
able wheel guns out there on the market.
Those might not have the round count
of some slightly larger, yet still highly
concealable, semi-auto pistols, but
then again, there are some tiny pistols
with capacities just as low. Of far more
importance, perhaps, is how well the
individual shoots his or her carry gun
— regardless of its design. Of course a
heavier, bulkier gun is less suited for
carry than a smaller, sleeker and lighter
one, but if the shooter can’t put rounds
on target under stress with the smaller
gun, it doesn’t much matter.
–Gun Digest Staff
Questions or comments? If so, we’d
love to hear your feedback. Submit your
letters to the editor through email at:
GunDigestOnline@gundigest.com.
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 RAPID FIRE // MODERN SHOOTER TV
WHAT’S NEW ON MODERN SHOOTER TV:
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Modern Shooter TV takes you to the range, to the station and to
the field to showcase not only the latest in guns and gear, but also the
incredible shooting destinations across the country. Each week, the
show highlights the people and places that make the shooting sports
so much fun. Hosts Phil Massaro and Luke Hartle bring viewers along
with them to showcase what’s new and cool in the sport. Whether
you’re into long-range shooting, tactical carbines, personal defense,
hunting or classic and collectible firearms, Modern Shooter TV has
something to offer. Modern Shooter TV airs Mondays at 12 pm, Tuesdays
at 11:30 am, and Fridays at 10 pm on Pursuit Channel. All airings listed are
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Lance McCullers of the Houston Astros and Jason Castro of the
Minnesota Twins are Major League Baseball stars. They’re also
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The world of long-distance precision shooting is growing rapidly
every year, and with that trend comes great new places to shoot
these cutting-edge rifles.
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DEFENSIVE HANDGUNNING // RICHARD
Proper Thumb Placement, A Defensive
Mindset And The Magic Of Ballistol
Quick shots for those dedicated to the art of wielding a handgun.
Striker-fired hand-
guns, or handguns
without a safety
that locks the slide,
can come out of
battery when hol-
stered.
The Thumb
Rightly so, there’s a lot of dis-
cussion about what you should
do with your trigger finger when
you’re shooting or not shooting.
However, we rarely hear talk about
what you should do with your thumb
— the thumb on your shooting hand.
Its positioning is just as important.
If you’re shooting a handgun with
a thumb safety, your thumb should
be resting on top of the safety while
you’re shooting. This circumvents the
possibility of the safety being inad-
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vertently engaged. I say resting be-
cause thumb pressure can interfere
with shot placement.
When you holster a handgun with
a thumb safety that locks the slide —
like on a 1911 or Browning HiPower
— your thumb should be under the
safety, applying pressure up. This will
most likely prevent you from negli-
gently shooting yourself, should you
be stupid enough to leave your finger
on the trigger while holstering.
For striker-fired handguns without a
slide locking safety, place your thumb
— with pressure — on the rear of the
slide as you holster. This prevents
the slide from coming out of battery
as the gun meets holster resistance.
I’ve seen striker-fired handguns that
can become jammed up due to slide
movement when holstering, and I’ve
also seen some that can be pushed out
of battery, and remain that way even
after they’ve been drawn.
Killing Snakes
Have you ever heard of having a com-
bat mindset? Let me give you the best
advice I can to help you save your
life. Read, consume and absorb Prin-
ciples of Personal Defense. Jeff Cooper,
the founder of Gunsite, wrote this
book and it costs less than 20 rounds
of good defensive handgun ammuni-
When firing a handgun with a manual thumb
safety, rest your thumb on top of the safety.
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 tion. For those who will not take my
advice or whose wallets are as tight
as a barrel bushing on a 1911 — with
apologies to Col. Cooper — I’ll sum-
marize.
• Alertness: Be aware, be ready;
bad things can happen at
any time. Live by the Gunsite
(Cooper) Color Code.
• Decisiveness: Counterattack
now! Do not tarry. To ponder
is to perish.
• Aggressiveness: Go at it like
you mean it.
• Speed: Be sudden, be quick.
Be first.
• Coolness: Keep your wits.
Don’t lose control of your
emotions.
• Ruthlessness: Strike with all
your strength for every blow.
Shoot them to the ground.
Jeff Cooper’s book, Principles of Personal • Surprise: Do not wilt, do not
Defense, should be mandatory reading for
all adults, whether they carry a gun or not. cower, and don’t be predict-
able. Fight back.
This, in brief, is the mindset you
must have. An acquaintance believes
in luck, and if it did exist it would be a
wonderful thing to believe in. But luck
seems to have a way of showing up at
random. And, randomness, while it
might be acceptable in sports, love
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and hunting, is not acceptable when
your life is on the line. As it’s been
said, luck is when opportunity meets
preparation. Prepare your mind — get
the combat mindset — and when op-
portunity or bad timing puts your life
on the line, you’ll be lucky.
When I think of how you should
approach a fight for your life, I
think of my grandfather, a farmer
turned moonshiner, turned entre-
preneur, and later a member of the
local Board of Education. He never
got past third grade, but when I was
growing up, he was the smartest
man I knew. When Grandpa wanted
you to get after a job with unwaver-
ing commitment, he would say, “Get
at it like you’re killing snakes.” I can
think of no better way to describe
the response a violent attack should
elicit from you.
Range Bag
Ballistol is a non-toxic, mineral-based
oil with many uses. It was created for
the German army before World War I
to be used for firearm maintenance,
wood and leather conditioning, and
for small cuts and scrapes. It’s ideal for
a range bag in the small aerosol cans,
and especially in the prepackaged in-
dividual wipes.
Ballistol, of some sort, should be
in everyone’s range bag because it
can be used for so many things.
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DEFENSIVE HANDGUNNING

The Cooper/
Gunsite Color
Code summarized.
• In condition white, you’re
relaxed, on your sofa watch-
ing “Dancing with the Stars”
or on the deck, sipping a cold
beer as the sun finds other
lands to shine on.
• Condition yellow is relaxed
awareness. You’re on the side-
walk, headed to your favorite
eatery. You’re not nervous or
worried, but you’re aware of
your surroundings. A specific
alert that would’ve startled
you in condition white, will
only elevate your awareness
and potentially move you to
Not only is it ideal for firearms, Quoth The Raven condition orange when you’re
you can use it to wash your car, pro- Gunsite founder Jeff Cooper devised a in condition yellow.
tect electrical contacts, as an animal color code: a four-color categorization • In condition orange, you’ve
attractant and, unbelievably, it will of personal awareness, which provides smelled, heard, seen or felt
even get rid of head lice. It a clear and simple mechanism for something you don’t like;
has a very distinctive gauging the level of perceptiveness something isn’t right. Some
odor that some find the situation requires. Cooper, it thing has won your full at-
offensive. To me, seems, was the first to marry this tention and will hold it until
it just smells like system with personal protection. the balloon goes up or the
you know what The four colors are white, yel- box is shut.
you’re doing. low, orange and red. • In condition red, you’ve
identified a specific threat,
and it’s time to react. It’s
In condition red,
you react to the time to exercise every ele-
threat. ment of the principles of per-
sonal protection. GDTM

Hillbilly Wisdom
Carry a knife. Always, carry
a knife. The only time you
shouldn’t have a knife is when
you’re naked, in a bed or
swimming. –Richard Mann

Richard A. Mann is one of today’s most popu-

lar gun writers. He’s contributed to numerous
publications and authors the blog Empty-Cases.
com. Mann has also authored several firearms
books, including Gun Digest’s own Handgun
Training for Personal Protection.

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The Cadillac Of Revolvers
The Colt Python is widely considered to be one of the best revolvers ever made, and with
production ceased for more than a decade, it’s also among the most collectible.
hose of us who are old
enough to remember the
’50s know what a great
time it was to be a kid
growing up in America.
And the middle of the
deecade, 1955, was a really good year.
Thhe number one song on the radio
was Rock Around the Clock
as “Rock Clock” by Bill
Haley and the Comets, considered by
some to have been the first rock ‘n’
roll song. It was the year that Ford
introduced the Thunderbird, Walt
Disney opened Disneyland, and a
new TV western, “Gunsmoke,” went
on the air.
For fans of firearms, 1955 gave
us several historically important
new handguns. After years of
insisting it would never happen,
Colt brought back the Single Action
Army revolver, in part because of
the great popularity of TV shows like
“Gunsmoke.” Bill Ruger also saw the
trend and, to give Colt some head-
to-head competition, introduced
the company’s first centerfire, the
single-action Blackhawk. And 1955
is also remembered as the year Colt
introduced what many consider the
finest Colt ever made, the Python.
A Legend Is Born
Some gun historians say it was the best
revolver ever made. It was built on the
Colt I-frame, which also was known as
the “old .41 frame,” referring to Colt’s
earliest swing-out cylinder, double-
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action Army and Navy
models of the late
1800s and early 1900s. It
has been said that some internal parts
of these older models will interchange
with those in the Pythons.
The first mention of the Python I
have found in print was in the 1956
edition of the Gun Digest Annual in an
article about new revolvers by Major
General Julian Hatcher, one of the
very top gun writers of the day. It was
just a short paragraph in the form of
an editor’s note by John Amber, the
renowned editor of the book for many
years.
“Another late offering from Colt
is their new Python Model in 357
Magnum caliber. Features of the new
revolver are a ventilated rib — the first
time this has been factory installed
— a new barrel form, and target type
grips as standard equipment. Price has
been set at $125.”
General Hatcher and John Amber
would be amazed at the prices being
paid in recent years for Colt Pythons.
Of course, condition is a big factor,
but $3,000 to $4,000 is not unusual
for the higher levels, and you can
double those amounts for short-
barreled nickel-finish models.
Fine In Form And Function
Why are these prices so much more
than comparable Smith & Wessons,
Rugers or other makes? The Python
was a hand-fitted, hand-polished
A 6-inch barreled blue-
finish Python from 1965.
The original box adds
to the gun’s collector
interest and value.
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model and was often described as the
Cadillac of Colt revolvers. Depending
on one’s taste, like a classic Caddy
from the ’50s, a Python is a thing of
beauty and craftsmanship.
But it wasn’t just an attractive
firearm; it was also very accurate, due
to its tight tolerances and handwork.
Many shooters describe the trigger as
being smoother than any other gun
they had fired. It has been considered
somewhat of a status symbol,
especially in recent years as prices
have skyrocketed. I’m sure many
could be called “safe queens,” which
are taken out of the safe for show, but
seldom if ever are fired.
It was originally intended to be an
elite target gun in .38 Special. The
.357 Magnum was announced by
Remington and Smith & Wesson not
long before the Python was ready to
go into production. At the last minute
Colt management decided to chamber
their new gun for the magnum. Of
course, it could also chamber the
.38 Special. Later in the 1980s, a few
Pythons were made in .38 Special
only.
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A Prized Possession
The Python was in regular production n
from 1955 until 1996, and was offered
in many different model variations
with a wide range of barrel lengths,
grips and finishes. After 1996, it was
available only by special order from
the Colt Custom Shop until 2005 when n
the model was discontinued. So it is
now more than a decade since the last
Python was produced, and “they aren’t
making them anymore” is a factor.
One of the common questions on n
gun forums is “will Colt ever bring back
k
the Python?” As previously mentioned d,
the gun required a lot of hand fitting g
and polishing, skills that are hard to o
find today in the firearms industry. Evenn
if you had the people to do the job, thee
time and talent involved would result
in a very expensive gun. Most shooterss,
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Three popular barrel

Among the rarest lengths: 8, 6 and 4 inches.
Pythons is this 3-inch
barreled model. Its rarity
means top dollar.

Pythons have of-

ten been favorite
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ers. This one
belonged to Elvis
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 ESTIMATED VALUES OF COLT PYTHON REVOLVERS
(Courtesy Standard Catalog of Firearms 27th EdiƟon)

Blue or Royal Blue Finish

NIB EXC. V.G. GOOD FAIR POOR
$3,500 $3,200 $2,500 $1,600 $900 $600
Add 10 to 15 percent for early production 1955-1969
With checkered wood grips (serial No. 1 – 99999)
Add 50 percent for 3-inch barrel.

Polished Nickel Finish

NIB EXC. V.G. GOOD FAIR POOR
$3,400 $3,100 $2,400 $1,500 $800 $500
Add 30 percent for satin nickel finish; 25 percent for
2.5- or 8-inch barrel; 200 to 250 percent for 3-inch barrel.
Colt Archive letter recommended for 3-inch model.

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Matte or Ultimate Bright Finish
NIB EXC. V.G. GOOD FAIR POOR
$3,500 $3,200 $2,500 $1,600 $900 $600
Add 30 percent for 2.5-inch barrel, 10 percent for 8-inch.

Python Elite Blue Finish

NIB EXC. V.G. GOOD FAIR POOR
$3,900 $3,500 $2,800 $2,200 $1,200 $800
Deduct 20 percent for nickel finish.

Python Hunter The Python was considered by Colt to be the Cadillac

NIB EXC. V.G. GOOD FAIR POOR of the handgun world.
$4,200 $3,750 $2,800 $2,000 $1,350 $700
Has 8-inch barrel, Leupold extended eye relief
2x scope and aluminum case.

A Colt Python .357 Double

Action Revolver. A fantastic
piece of Colt firearm art
by famed Master Engraver
Howard Dove (1942-1994).
Dove signed this exten-
sively engraved and gold
embellished masterpiece

would rather put

their money into an
original Python.
For several years, the
Python has been one of
the most sought after collectible guns.
And, sad to say, this has resulted in
many fake barrel lengths, finishes and
other features. Readers are strongly
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advised to get an expert opinion

before buying or selling one of these
models that are described as excellent
condition, new or unfired. It is also
important to obtain a letter from the A life-long shooter, hunter and firearms aficionado, Jerry Lee
Colt company showing information built his career in the firearms publishing business. He is the
on the background of the particular editor of Standard Catalog of Firearms and the Gun Digest An-
nual, and authored Standard Catalog of Ruger Firearms.
gun. GDTM

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Vintage And Retro ARs
There’s something special about shooting recreations of classic AR designs, and acquiring one or devising
your own isn’t as hard as it might seem.
t’s hard to believe the AR-15 has
I been around for over 50 years.
Colt began selling the AR-15 —
a semi auto version of the M16
was created for the civilian and
law enforcement markets — in
the mid sixties. Since that time, the
AR has evolved, following suit with
the different versions of the M16. The
“Black Rifle” is now old enough that
it qualifies for the terms vintage and
retro, and these older versions of the
AR have developed a large following.
In the art and design world, vin-
tage means an original; retro means
a reproduction made to resemble the
original. In the AR world, these terms
are flipped. This is due to forum list-
ings on the website AR15.com. The
forum had a “Retro” category, which
mainly focused on Colt’s 600 series
rifles and carbines — think Vietnam.
For discussion on the 700 Colts — the
type weapons fielded in Desert Storm
— they formed a “Vintage” category
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to separate the
two styles.
Then you have “Fantasy”
rifles/carbines, which use military-
type parts but are configured in a way
that never came from the factory. But,
this doesn’t mean these weren’t used
in the field. My go-to AR guy is Matt
Weathers, a law enforcement officer
and instructor for Shootrite. His dad
was 5th SFG (Special Forces Group)
and a member of SOG, a special op-
erations unit that served in Vietnam.
They carried Colt XM177E2s, an is-
sued carbine with an 11½-inch bar-
rel and collapsible stock. In order
to make the carbines more reliable,
troops put their upper assembly on a
“rifle” lower, which has a fixed stock
and a rifle-length buffer and spring.
This configuration was never pro-
duced by Colt or officially issued, and
yet there’s Matt’s dad in the pictures
carrying it in the field. (He also used
det cord for a sling.)
Getting Into A Classic
There are three options to go old school
with an AR. You can buy an original.
An old Colt carbine
immediately takes you
back to the days of
Vietnam, Tiger Stripe
fatigues and Jimi Hen-
drix’s album, “Are You
Experienced.”
The problem with this is
that a lot of the ARs we
want to have and shoot
were never produced in
semi-auto versions, so the
offerings are a little slim.
You can buy new ARs that
look like originals. Colt,
Troy and Brownells build
great rifles and carbines
based on the earlier models
and at affordable prices. Or,
you can build your own, using old
and/or new parts. Today, if you want
an older model AR, there’s no reason
not to have one.
I’ve put together several ARs to mim-
ic the old versions. Early on I learned
that assembling the “perfect” repro-
duction is almost impossible, a matter
of luck or just too expensive. In the
early days, Colt was building a lot of
weapons. Colt was improving the de-
signs as they went; changes were being
made rapidly and they were using a
lot of different contractors to produce
parts. Take the grip as an example. For
early model Colts, there are dozens of
different grips that vary in exact size,
shape and markings. Knowing exact-
ly what part goes with what AR can
sometimes be difficult.
Luckily, you don’t have to be an
expert. Trying to figure out what type
part you need for a build, or have
questions about parts you have? Fo-
rums like AR15.com and RetroBlack-
Rifle.com are full of people who have
spent years researching and docu-
menting the AR’s history and the vari-
ous parts used. The AR community is
full of good people who will be willing
and eager to help in your quest.
Another great source of info are
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the Black Rifle series of books pub-
lished by Collector Grade Publica-
tions. These two volumes get into
the gritty details of the rifle’s his-
tory and development. Volume I, by
Stevens and Ezell, was published in
1987 and covers the beginning and
early years of development. Black
Rifle II, by Bartocci, picks up there,
covering later versions of the weap-
on like the M-4. The Vickers Guide:
AR-15 Volume I is another good read.
While it’s not as technical as the
Black Rifle books, it’s just as interest-
ing, and contains outstanding pho-
tographs. There’s even one section
entirely devoted to reproductions,
with clones of significant and his-
torical rifles and carbines.
These are three of my builds. They look like the originals, but are nowhere
near exact. I put them together how I wanted, and I love to shoot them. They
are lightweight, reliable and fun on the range.
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Cost vs. Authenticity
One word of caution on n starting a
build: Don’t get too caug ght up in all
the details. Yes, I want an n authentic
AR, but it ain’t gonna bee perfect.
First off, it’s a semi-autto ver-
sion of the real thing. Next,
I’m not paying some off the
prices that original parrts
are bringing. A pristine
set of factory, original
green furniture for an AR
is going to cost you a few thou-
sand dollars. Reprodu uctions
from Brownells will on nly be
about eighty dollars. ThereT
are also outstanding shops
like Retro Arms Works and a
NoDak Spud that recrreate
Searching for parts is part of the fun of a
hard-to-find parts that match the build, especially with vintage/retro proj-
factory, original specs. ects. Both of these reproductions — a rifle
With ho ot rods, speed is a ques- and carbine — are built exactly as the real
tion of money.
m How fast you ones would have been. With a mix of origi-
go depen nds on how much you nal parts and new parts machined to the
old specs, you can assemble any type AR.
spend. TThe same can be said of
authentticity and ARs. I’m all for
authentic, but I’m not going to let that stand in the way of me hav-
ing the type of AR I want. The retro/
Above: The Black Rifle books vintage thing is learning about the
are mandatory for researching
older weapons and having fun. You’re
the details of early Colts. I like
and recommend Larry Vicker’s looking for the proper balance be-
AR-15 book too, which is full tween “authentic” and the money you
of great photos. No collection spend. It’s hard to have fun if you have
is complete without a copy of to break the bank. Plus, all of my ARs
the old M16A1 comic book on
operation and maintenance. end up seeing hard use. I don’t want
to worry about scratching or breaking
something costly and collectible.
Modern Sporting Rifles are cool.
They are the pinnacle of design and
function. But — given the choice —
when it comes time to head to the
range, I’m going to take one of my old
school reproduction ARs. These are
lightweight, simple and reliable weap-
ons, the same type used in Vietnam,
Desert Storm and Mogadishu. They
feel good in the hand, are fun to shoot
and help me connect to an earlier time
and the heroic deeds of the brave sol-
diers who carried them. GDTM
Tiger McKee has been working with the
AR-15 platform for more than 30 years and
is Director of Shootrite Firearms Academy in
northern Alabama. His new book, AR-15 Skills
& Drills, is available at his site, ShootRite.org,
or at GunDigestStore.com.
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RELOADING BENCH // PHIL
Reloading The 'Obsolete' Cartridge
If you’re having trouble inding factory ammunition or brass for riles chambered in obscure
or obsolete cartridges, don’t fret: You can make your own.
The .30-.338 Magnum, created from new 7mm Remington Magnum brass, with one pass through a resizing die.
hat do you do
W when you find
that old rifle —
sitting in the dusty
corner of the gun
shop,
unwanted — that simply has your
unloved,
name written all over it, but it’s
chambered for an obscure or obsolete
cartridge? Why, you buy it of course!
And if needs be, you make the
ammunition yourself.
There have been several instances
where this course of action has been
warranted; there are some times
when loaded ammunition — or even
component ammunition — is simply
not readily available.
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MASSARO
The transformation of one cartridge
case to another can be as simple or
complex as your selection of tools
will allow, but quite often making
one cartridge from another will only
require your reloading tools. A case
trimmer can and will cut a cartridge
down considerably, and a full-length
resizing die can change the diameter
of a case mouth, to a certain degree.
But the first stop on your tour should
be a particular book that warrants a
place in every reloader’s library: John
J. Donnelly’s The Handloader’s Manual
of Cartridge Conversions.
It’s thick and largely technical, but
it can and will be invaluable to those
needing to create ammunition for a
centerfire rifle when component brass
isn’t available. My copy is more than
30 years old, and some of the reloading
tools mentioned might be considered
antiques these days, but the principles
are still completely relevant. It makes
an excellent full-service reference
guide for the handloader, even if just
in a learning capacity.
I’ve used it to create that which I
could not purchase, and it’s worked
out just fine. Now, while the book
contains instructions on some of the
more radical transformations, such as
removing the belt from the Holland
& Holland family of cases or reducing
the diameter of a cartridge’s rim, I
have yet to need to perform those
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operations; my own transformations
have been less complicated, yet they
filled the need in the same manner.
An Easy Example
My colleague and good friend Craig
Boddington called me one o day to
inform me that he wass having a
problem with a rifle hee had just
acquired. Craig said the barrel was
marked .30-338 Magnum,, and while
that is — in essence — thee definition
of the .308 Norma Mag gnum, the
chamber wouldn’t han ndle the
Norma factory ammunition.
So, I delved into the mmatter a
bit more and found that after
the .338 Winchester M Magnum
was released, yet before th
he .308
Norma Magnum was unv veiled,
wildcatters simply neecked
down the .338 case to h hold
.308-inch diameter bullets and
maintain the same shoulder
angle and datum line. Theere
is a dimensional differencce
of a few thousandth hs
between the two designs,,
explaining why Craig g
couldn’t close the bolt.
I made a call to Redding
g case (L), and a converted
Reloading and found tha at
— miraculously — they had h
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(Above) .318 Westley Richards ammuni-
tion, created from .30-06 brass, driving a
250-grain Woodleigh roundnose at 2,475
fps. The conversion was simple, and the rifle
shoots exceptionally well.
a set of dies available for the wildcat.
Because it maintained the same
dimensions as both the .338 and 7mm
Remington Magnum, either would
be a suitable candidate for surgery. I
decided it would be easier to neck up
than to neck down and settled on new
7mm Rem. Mag. brass.
One run through the full-length
resizing die — equipped with a
tapered expander ball – and I was in
business. Datum line was maintained,
case length was just a few thousandths
below maximum (a bit of length was
lost in the stretching process) and the
inside of the necks didn’t need to be
turned. Loading for the rifle blindly,
Craig reported that it gave him good
velocities and 1 ¼ MOA accuracy
(from a low-powered vintage scope),
but most importantly,
im it was safe in
the rifle withh no pressure signs.
A More Invvolved Project
My own rifle was a bit of a different
story, requiring some trimming
and reworking to bring it to
lifee. I have always wanted
a .318 Westley Richards,
yeet finances dictated that
thee purchase of a genuine
vinttage rifle would see me
sleeeping on the couch.
Innstead, I embarked on a
cusstom rifle build, giving
new w life to a WWI Gew. 98
Ma auser — re-barreling it with
a Kreiger .318 WR barrel.
Thhe rifle came out just fine,
wiith the appointments I
wa anted. One little issue:
Th he only available factory
ammunition is very
A 7mm Remington Magnum
.30-338 Magnum case (R),
made with one pass through a
Redding resizing die.
G
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RELOADING BENCH
Trimming .30-06
brass to proper
length to create
the .318 Westley
Richards car-
tridges.
expensive, approaching and in some
instances exceeding 10 dollars per
round. Being a handloader, I thumbed
through the aforementioned Manual of
Cartridge Conversions and confirmed
my assumptions: .318 Westley Richards
cases can be easily made from plentiful
.30-06 Springfield brass.
Step No. 1 was to trim the .30-
06 brass from 2.494 inches down to
2.370 inches, and for that I used a
good, piloted trimmer. Once cut to
proper length, I cleaned up the case
mouth — which was now square and
rough from trimming — giving it a
good chamfer and deburring.
Step No. 2 was applying a liberal dose
of Imperial Sizing Wax along the base of
the case, and Imperial Dry Neck Lube at
the case mouth; one pass through the
resizing die resulted in perfectly formed
.318 Westley Richards brass.
The case mouth has been expanded
from .308 inch to .330 inch, and
once cleaned up, they can be used
without the need to fire-form. Now,
the true case head dimension of the
.318 Westley Richards is 0.468 inch
vs. the .30-06’s 0.473 inch, so to be
completely transformed, a rim turning
might be in order, but my rifle began
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life as an 8x57 Mauser, which shares
the 06 case head.
Therefore, the bolt face and
cartridge case head are completely
compatible. When I choose to use
actual .318 Westley Brass — a rarity
sometimes available from Bertram —
the 0.008 inch in case head diameter
won’t make a bit of difference.
When Forming
Dies Are Needed
These two examples are relatively
simple solutions to the need for
brass that is either unavailable or
ridiculously expensive. The more
radical transformations might
require the use of forming dies —
which will work the brass up or
down in small increments — and
brass annealing. Cases like the 6.5
Remington Magnum — capable of
being made from .350 Remington
Magnum brass or, in extreme cases,
from .300 H&H brass — should see
the use of a forming die in order
to radically change the diameter of
the case mouth. The same could be
said for creating .35 Whelen brass
from .30-06 cases; though, I’ve seen
it done in a single step, albeit with
varying degrees of success.
The .475 Turnbull — that lever-
action gem that Doug Turnbull
designed for the 1886 Winchester — is
based upon the .348 Winchester case,
and it will definitely require forming
dies. There are so many designs based
upon the .30-06, .308 Winchester or
the belted .375 H&H case that many
different cartridges can be made from
this trio alone. Some of the obscure
rimmed cartridges will require a bit
more creativity, but with the Cartridge
Conversion book, a good handloader
can get the job done.
If the change is extreme, annealing
your cases will prevent premature
cracking and splitting by keeping the
brass soft and pliable; annealing will
also help to keep any brass that must be
fire-formed in working order for as long
as possible. The annealing process is
not extremely technical, but that’s best
kept for another conversation … GDTM
Philip P. Massaro is President of Massaro Ballistic
Laboratories, which creates custom handloaded
ammunition. In addition to his frequent contribu-
tions to the Gun Digest Annual, he has authored
several Gun Digest books. His newest work is Big
Book of Ballistics, available at GunDigestStore.com.
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 Ode To The
6.5x55
The ‘subtle Swede’ that started it all.

„ JAY PINSKY

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he 6.5 fever is real.
T
Thanks, lately, to the as-
tounding success of Horna-
dy’s superb 6.5 Creedmoor,
hunters, competitive and
tactical shooters are catch-
ing the 6.5 fever like school kids catch
the flu. Unlike the flu, however, I
doubt anyone is looking for a cure for
the cronic 6.5 sickness.
The 6.5 fever, as it were, isn’t a new
discovery. In fact, the 6.5 caliber has
been around longer than anyone read-
ing this story without a Ouija board.
The global 6.5 success story is a tale
told by many great 6.5 bullet-topped
cartridges, such as the short-action
.260 Remington, the over-caffeinated
26 Nosler and .264 Winchester Mag-
num, the bulldog short powerhouse
6.5 Remington Magnum, the AR-
15-compliant 6.5 Grendel and the
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“ Of all of today’s
more popular 6.5
cartridges, though,
the original 6.5x55
seems to be the
least talked about,
and for the life of
me, I just don’t
understand why.
”
Swedish military service rifle sensa-
tion, the 6.5x55.
In fact, the 6.5 bullet has a long
history of military service, seeing use
in other military service rifles besides
the 6.5x55, including — and I’m sure
I will miss a few — the 6.5×54mm
Mannlicher-Schönauer, 6.5×58mmR
Krag–Jørgensen, 6.5×58mm Portu-
guese, 6.5×53mmR  Dutch Mann-
licher,  6.5×50mm Arisaka, and the
6.5×52mm Carcano, which well-edu-
cated historians of the John F. Kenne-
dy assassination know all too well, as
the Warren Commission stated it was
a 162-grain round-nosed bullet from a
6.5x52mm Carcano fired from a sur-
plus Carcano Model 1891/38 short
PHOTO: JAY PINSKY
rifle which took Kennedy’s life.
Of all of today’s more popular 6.5
cartridges, though, the original 6.5x55
seems to be the least talked about, and
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 CZ-USA’s Jason Morton said the
PHOTO: JAY PINSKY

6.5x55 still sells surprisingly well in

There were a lot of reasons why the m/1896 rifle sported such a long barrel at 29 inches.
One reason is the slower-burning powders used by ammunition manufactures back then;
the long barrel allowed for full powder burn and gave the soldiers using the m/1896 life-
or-death precious velocity and range. Another advantage of the long barrel then, and really
now, is that it aids the shooter with holding and aiming the rifle, minimizes recoil and overall
enhances the shootability of the rifle, giving its users a steady aiming platform.
for the life of me, I just don’t under-
stand why. I’ve owned four, and out-
side of a dangerous game hunt in Af-
rica or Alaska, the 6.5x55
is probably all the rifle I
ever needed to hunt any-
thing and everything I
ever wanted. Every rifle I
owned — which includ-
ed two CZs, a Steyr and
an honest-to-God Swed-
ish M96 Mauser — carried,
shot and handled well. My current
in-house 6.5x55, a CZ 557, is one
of the softest shooting and fastest
handling big game rifles in my safe,
which is why I bought the loaner
gun after just one day of load de-
velopment testing for this story.
the U.S. market, but those familiar
with the 6.5x55 aren’t surprised.
After all, the 6.5 bullet, which has
excellent aerodynamics and target
penetration from the 55mm case,
gets pushed to good velocities in
low-recoiling accurate rifles, which,
as many shooters will tell you, are
the main ingredients in any ballistic
recipe for success. This recipe is and
was a good idea not just for shooting
the enemy, which is why the Scan-
dinavians developed it as a military
service cartridge way back in 1891,
but also for shooting paper targets,
coyotes, deer, elk, black bears and
even moose.
More To The Story
To help unravel why the 6.5x55 didn’t
catch on as well in the U.S. as other 6.5
cartridges, I reached out to some ex-
perts in the ammunition community.
My first stop was with the good folks
at RUAG, a European-based company,
which includes the well-known ammu-
nition manufacturer Norma. Norma
certainly doesn’t neglect the 6.5x55 —
it offers seven factory-
loaded choices for it.

The m/1896, like

other military rifles,
used a simple but
effective iron-sighted
system. Here, you
can see the rear leaf
sight with a V-shaped
notch. Soldiers
weren’t handicapped
without modern day
optics with this sight-
PHOTO: JAY PINSKY

ing system, which,

when folded down,
graduated from 300
to 600 meters. When
the sight is flipped
up, it is graduated
from 700 to 2,000
meters.

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According to RUAG, it all comes
down to rifle availability, timing
and overall ammunition support.
“It’s my understanding that surplus
military rifles did not reach the U.S.
market until the 1950s, and the avail-
ability of ammunition was limited un-
til the 1990s,” said Amund Skoglund,
Commercial Director North America,
RUAG Ammotec USA, Inc. “Whereas
in Scandinavia, both rifles and am-
munition have been readily available
since the early 1900s. Almost every
hunting and/or shooting household
in Scandinavia owns a 6.5 due to its
versatile applications.”
Skoglund’s take makes a lot of sense.
way toward enabling shooters to pro-
vide accurate and sustainable rounds
downrange — whether the target is a
1,000-yard gong, a trophy-class white-
tailed deer or someone who intends
to do you harm. Skoglund gets right
to the point of the 6.5x55 cartridge’s
main advantage to hunters these days
by stating the 6.5 x55’s ability to en-
able hunters to shoot with manage-
able recoil plays a key role in shooter
success.
“A lot of hunters won’t admit to it,
but I am convinced that the success of
Carl Gustafs stads Gevärsfakto-
ri in Eskilstuna, Sweden began
manufacturing the Swedish
Mauser, m/1896, in 1898. Gus-
tafs made 475,000 m/1896’s
between 1896 and 1932.
This particular rifle was
created in 1916.

PHOTO: JAY PINSKY

Here in the U.S., after WWII, lots of
shooters turned surplus Mausers into
accurate and inexpensive target and
hunting rifles. Think .30-06 Spring-
field, .270 Winchester, etc. The Eu-
ropean built and fed 6.5x55 rifle and
its ammunition just wasn’t available
stateside. Which is too bad, because
over in Europe, the 6.5x55 was prov-
The m/1896 is paired
ing to be as useful as, well, a Swiss-Ar- here with a 2017
my knife. It still is … example of a Mauser
“There’s not much you can’t do with 98-based rifle, the CZ
a Swede,” said Skoglund. “In Scandi- 557. Both rifles are
navia, it qualifies (with 156-grain bul- chambered for the
6.5x55mm cartridge.
lets) to be a class 1 weapon, meaning The m/1896 has
you can hunt all the large game in- a 29-inch barrel,
cluding brown bear, moose, reindeer, wooden stock and
red deer, wild boar, etc. We do recom- dedicated iron sights,
while the CZ 557
mend using a bonded bullet on large uses a shorter, lighter
game since the shoulder joint on a 20.5-inch barrel,
moose can be hard to penetrate with synthetic stock and
a cup-and-core bullet. In terms of Af- a receiver which is
rican game, it’s an excellent choice for machined from con-
ception with no iron
antelope; personally I would not hesi- sights but an integral
tate to use it on oryx- and wildebeest- CZ-unique optics
sized animals, but with a bonded mounting system. In
150-grain-plus bullet.” practice, the longer
barrel of the m/1896
makes shooting the
A Sweet Shooter rifle with iron sights
One of the biggest reasons for the much easier and
popularity of the 6.5x55 — and really steadier, while the
of all 6.5 cartridges — minus maybe short, light and fast
CZ 557 gives modern-
the 26 Nosler, the .264 Winchester day shooters, and
Magnum and the 6.5 Remington Mag-
PHOTO: JAY PINSKY

especially hunters,
num, is that you don’t need a lot of a 6.5x55mm rifle
gunpowder muscle to make a 6.5 bul- that’s far easier to
carry, use and shoot
let work. With less bite to the shooter’s optically than the
shoulder, low-recoiling rifles go a long battlefield rifle.

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PHOTO: JAY PINSKY
Here is a small sample of some of the
factory-loaded ammunition available today
to 6.5x55mm shooters. From left to right:
a Norma-loaded 120-grain Nosler Ballistic
Tip, a Nosler-loaded 140-grain Accubond, a
Norma-loaded 156-grain Oryx and a Norma-
loaded 156-grain round-nosed Alaskan.
this cartridge is due to its design (mod-
erate velocities and great range of bul-
let weights),” said Skoglund. “Nobody
likes to get punished by heavy recoil,
and normally shoots better when not
in pain (or waiting for a painful hit).
Also, the availability of cheap surplus
rifles that enables both target practice
and hunting in one rifle helps the
Nordic success of this caliber.”
PHOTO: JAY PINSKY
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All About The Bullet
Aside from low recoil, the next best
part of the 6.5x55 is the bullet. In fact,
some might say the 6.5 mystic is all
about the bullet, and there are a lot
of them. MidwayUSA lists 99 different
6.5mm choices of reloading bullets
available, with weights ranging from
a snappy 90-grain bullet all the way
up to a 160-grain round-nose.
“The number of 6.5mm bullets make
it great for reloaders, and the newer
CIP (Permanent International Com-
mission for the Proof of Small Arms)
spec with the higher pressures for
modern rifles helps expand the oppor-
tunity as well,” said Robin Sharpless,
vice president of Redding Reloading
Equipment. Sharpless added that the
new name of the 6.5x55 is now the
6.5 SCAN, “as Sweden, Norway, etc.,
settled on a single standard.”
Of these bullets, the ones in the
140- to 150-grain range with excep-
tionally high ballistic coefficients (BC)
are the ones that enable the 6.5 cali-
ber, whether it’s a 6.5x55 SCAN, 6.5
Creedmoor or the 26 Nosler, to out-
perform most other non-6.5-caliber
cartridges, especially regarding pen-
etration. Ballistically speaking, what
makes the 6.5 bullet family have the
magical penetration reputation it does
versus other calibers? To find out, I
asked Hornady’s own Neal Emery.
“It’s definitely a 6.5 thing — all sec-
tional density,” he said. “A controlled
expansion bullet in .30 caliber weigh-
ing 140 grains would be rather short
for its weight. A 140-grain controlled
expansion bullet of the same con-
struction in 6.5mm is going to be lon-
Wouldn’t it be great if all rifles came with
a Carfax report? This disc on the back of
the m/1896 is basically just that, giving
rifle users a rifle condition inspection report
from the Swedish armorer at the time. There
are three kinds: one-screw discs, an early
two-screw, and two-screw discs. This rifle is
a one-screw disc m/1896. The disc gives
three different kinds of information about the
rifle: condition of the bore, elevation aiming
error with standard Swedish m/41 service
loads, and barrel wear. Thus, from this disc,
we can determine I had — at the time of
the rifle’s inspection — a rifle bore grade of
“1”, that my rifle shot point of aim, and that
its measured bore and groove was precisely
6.51mm. So, mechanically speaking, this is
a terrific rifle.
HORNADY BALLISTIC CALCULATOR DATA
Range Velocity Energy
0 2970 2781.0
100 2818 2504.0
200 2672 2251.0
300 2531 2019.0
400 2393 1806.0
500 2260 1611.0
600 2131 1432.0
700 2007 1269.0
800 1886 1122.0
900 1771 989.0
1000 1661 870.0
ger; therefore, it has a higher sectional
density and will penetrate further.”
Handloaders can really make the
6.5x55 SCAN scoot. Public reloading
data from Nosler, for example, gives
handloaders quite a few choices. Pub-
lished load data for the company’s
magnificent 142-grain Accubond
Long Range bullet, which, by the way,
sports an impressive .625 BC, lists Al-
liant’s Reloder 22 as the most accurate
powder in the manufacturer’s 23-inch
test gun, but it states that Hodgdon’s
H1000 got testers the most speed at an
impressive 2,790 fps.
Hornady’s ballistic calculator (see
accompanying chart above) offers the
load data results to give us a general
idea of what kind of flight trajectory
you can expect based on the bullet’s
BC and published muzzle velocity.
This is just one example of what
modern powders, bullets and rifles
are capable of with the 1891-era car-
tridge. Mathematically speaking, the
gray-haired 6.5x55 SCAN is more
than capable for today’s hunters. The
scientific fact of 6.5 bullets flying far-
ther and faster per powder per capita
than most other bullets due to its in-
herently high BC figures is becoming
more well-known to shooters who are
devouring the 6.5 bullet market.
Based on MidwayUSA’s website data
as of January 2018, the most popular
6.5 load is Hornady’s new 147-grain
ELD Match bullet, which boasts a slick
.610 ballistic coefficient. Compare
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 I’m pushing different flavors of 6.5x55
SCAN ammunition down a 20.5-inch
barrel, in a CZ 557, which is a cock-on-
Come Up Come Up Wind Wind Drift Wind Drift
Trajectory open, blind magazine fed, synthetic-
(MOA) (MILS) Drift (MOA) (MILS)
stocked hunting rifle.
-1.5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Despite my 6.5mm first love, the
6.5x55 SCAN, Emery helped me un-
0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0
derstand why the 6.5 Creedmoor
-2.9 1.4 0.4 0 0 0 zipped right by the 6.5x55 and even
-10.7 3.4 1.0 0 0 0 the .260 Remington in sales as well.
-23.9 5.7 1.7 0 0 0 “The Creedmoor has quite a few
-43.2 8.2 2.4 0 0 0 things going for it. It’s a true short-ac-
tion cartridge that allows long, heavy
-69.2 11.0 3.2 0 0 0 bullets to be seated out. The .260 Rem.
-103.0 14.1 4.1 0 0 0 requires the same long, heavy bullet
-145.4 17.4 5.0 0 0 0 to be seated farther into the case or
-197.6 21.0 6.1 0 0 0 the use of a long action. The 6.5x55
is even longer. The Creedmoor also
-260.9 24.9 7.2 0 0 0
benefits from close adherence to both
the chamber design spec and the am-
this to Hornady’s 160-grain round- Lapua,  Prvi Partizan,  RUAG Ammo- munition spec — everyone essentially
nosed 6.5 offering, which has a very tec, Remington Arms and Hornady all makes it the same.”
pedestrian BC of just .283. offering loads. While many American shooters
What exactly is ballistic coefficiency While I doubt the dedication to might forget about or simply ignore
and why is it so useful? According to craftsmanship is better now than it was the 6.5x55 SCAN as a superb hunting
noted ballistics expert, Bryan Litz, of with the superb gun makers who built cartridge, I can assure you this 6.5-cal-
Berger Bullets, BC is explained like this: my 1916 M96, today’s firearms manu- iber cartridge will be the last thing any
“Without getting into the math, I’ll facturers simply have better tools and wild game you choose to shoot re-
define the ballistic coefficient in words materials, and hundreds of years of members. Regardless, the ongoing de-
as:  The ability of the bullet to main- experience to create better rifles. CZ’s bate over not just which 6.5 cartridge
tain velocity, in comparison to a ‘stan- 557 is a fine example of this evolution is best, but even what hunting car-
dard projectile.’  A high-BC bullet can in firearms manufacturing. Instead of tridge is best can be settled once and
maintain velocity better than a low-BC pushing a 6.5 bullet down the 29-inch for all by modifying a quote about
bullet under the same conditions. All barrel of my Carl Gustaf-built 1916-era dogs by W.R. Purche: Everyone thinks
measures of ballistic performance in- M96, which is a cock-on-close, clip- they have the best rifle cartridge, and
cluding drop and wind deflection are fed, wood-stocked military service rifle, none of them is wrong. GDTM
related to the bullet’s ability to main-
tain velocity. In short,  the higher the
BC, the better the all-around ballistic
performance of the bullet will be.”

Brand New Rifle Options

Finally, in 2018, shooting a 6.5x55
SCAN in a brand-new rifle, like the CZ
557, gives me quite a few manufactur-
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its first tour of Scandinavian duty. CZ
certainly isn’t the only manufacturer
chambering for the 6.5x55 today. Bla-
ser,  CZ,  Sauer & Sohn,  Steyr, SAKO/
Tikka, Howa and even Barrett currently
offer rifles chambered in it, and I’m
sure there are others. If you need fac-
tory loaded ammunition, there’s no
shortage of help either with manu-
facturers such as  Federal, Swift, HSM,
Winchester, Nosler, Sellier and Bellot,
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 The Battle For The Crown
— PART II—
Editor’s Note: This article is the second
piece in a three-part series aimed to help
you answer one important question: What
home defense gun is right for me?

In the March 2018 issue, shotgun expert

Larry Case made his argument for why the
shotgun is the best firearm platform for a
home defense firearm.

And coming in the May 2018 issue,

we’ll present the arguments of yet another
gun expert who believes that there is no
better tool for home defense than the AR.

You might agree a little bit with each ar-

gument — and you might agree with none

Handguns For
of it. Regardless, we want to know where
you stand: Drop an email to GunDiges-
tOnline@GunDigest.com.

Are they the best choice?

„ RICHARD MANN

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 xperts always seem to

E
Because handguns can
have a “best” solution, be securely stored in
and it’s often something compact safes, they can
that has their name on be kept in almost any
it. I’m not an expert on location — with a light —
without fear of unauthor-
firearms or home defense. ized access.
The thing I’m most qualified to be an
expert on is myself, and sometimes I
think someone else might do a better
job at being me than I can. I do have
some experience with the guns and
bad guys, but more importantly, in
my world, logic is the driving force. I
think there are logical choices when
it comes to home defense, but I don’t
think there is a best choice.
Statistics generally say what those
who compile them want them to say.
And, statistics tell us you have some-
where between a 1-in-5 and a 1-in-
320 chance of being the victim of a
home invasion. If I felt the chances
were anywhere near 20 percent, I’d be
building a wall before I worried about
which gun was best. The reality is, the
chances of being a home invasion vic-
tim are largely dependent on where I tend to look at home defense more in early warning devices, cameras,
your home is. South side of Chicago pragmatically, and consider a gun — protection dogs or door quality and
— you need a wall, a gun, a dog and any gun — the last line of that defense. dead bolts. So, let’s focus on the three
maybe a private security force. Rural Of course, this is a gun magazine, and essential gun options you have. First,
West Virginia — a poodle that barks you’re probably not all that interested there’s the carbine: a compact rifle
and a baseball bat might get
the job done.
When tacticians
and gun guys get
involved in picking
“best” options, they
most often make those
picks from their arena
of — for lack of a bet-
ter word — expertise.
Here’s the deal: Just
because some former
operator or competi-
tive shooter says a
certain gun is the
best option, does
not make it so. This
is partly because
everyone’s situ-
ation is differ-
ent, and partly
because everyone
is different. Everyone
who’s ever worn a gun
for a living has his or her own favor-
ite thing…that thing does not have Here is a great home defense kit: a compact
handgun, reliable ammo and a flashlight.
to be your thing.

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suitable for use in confined spaces.
Then there’s the shotgun: a powerful
two-hand gun that everyone thinks
criminals fear worse than Dirty Harry.
And finally, there’s the handgun, light
on power but high on portability.
The Carbine
Carbines come in essentially two
forms: those chambered for rifle car-
tridges — generally the .223 Reming-
ton or 7.62x39 — and those cham-
bered for pistol cartridges. For use
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The handgun is the best The Shotgun
initial line of defense Scatterguns come in all sorts of con-
because of its compact- figurations and in one form or the
ness and portability.
other are probably the most universal
home defense weapons. This is partly
because the versatility of the shotgun
has made it common for generalized
hunting and sport use; everyone has
one. It’s also partly because some-
where, sometime, someone — whom
everyone thought was an expert —
said it was the best gun for home de-
fense. At in-home distances, shotguns
are extraordinarily lethal, regardless
of shot size. Those who claim other-
wise have not seen a man with a chest
full of #7 shot fired from a 12 gauge
at 10 feet.
But, the shotgun has the same —
inside the home, there’s not a lot and even more — flaws than the car-
of difference. Outside the home —
in rural areas — those chambered for
rifle cartridges have an edge because
they have more reach. From a lethal-
ity standpoint, either type is more
powerful than a handgun. And, both
are generally easier to shoot with pre-
cision.
The down side of the carbine is
that it is a two-hand weapon. You
need two hands to operate it, and
you need two-hands to hold on to it
— keep it away from someone else.
Carbines are also harder to store se-
curely, with easy access. If you have
kids in the home, some sort of large
gun safe is the only real option. And,
if part of your defensive plan is hid-
ing in the closest, you’ll need a really
short carbine — or a really big closet
— to make that viable.
A unique aspect of the shotgun is the
pattern it throws. In reality, this is a
lethality issue and not one of making
targets easier to hit.
Tactical teams and military opera-
tives most often rely on a carbine as a
primary weapon. However, their mission
is much different than that of someone
protecting their home.
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mass sporting ap-
plication, shotguns
are very popular and
often relied on for
home defense — not
because they’re the
best — but because
they are what people
have.

bine. It too is a two-hand gun, but a defensive tool they can always have Handguns are also easy to store
it’s also a gun no one really likes to with them, and one that will allow securely and safely in compact gun
shoot. I was a police firearms instruc- them to defend themselves while do- vaults, which can be placed conve-
tor for almost 13 years. When it came ing other things. niently throughout the home. This,
time to qualify with the shotgun, the
task was dreaded by almost everyone.
And too, as easy as some claim it is
to hit with a shotgun, most cops shot
their pistols with better effect on tar-
get, mostly because they liked shoot- Handguns allow you
ing them better. to do other things
while maintaining
optimum readiness.
The Handgun
You’ll find more variety with hand-
guns than anything else. They start
small with the ultra compact pee-
shooters, and extend to hand can-
nons, that — like with carbines and
shotguns — require two hands to op-
erate or even carry around. Just as var-
ied is their lethality and, maybe more
importantly, their reliability.
But the handgun, as its name im-
plies, can be effectively wielded with
one hand. This is a very good thing in
any sort of defensive situation because
it leaves the other hand free to do real-
ly important stuff like, call 911, direct
loved ones to safe places, motion, use
hand gestures, open doors and, very
critically, operate a flash light. Try do-
ing all of that with a two-hand gun
while holding it on a bad guy or, at
worst case, shooting at them. There’s
a reason the primary defensive arm of
the law enforcement officer is a hand-
gun and not a carbine or shotgun. It is

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 Stealthy negotia-
tion of a dwelling is
much easier with
a handgun than a
long gun. And, it
leaves one hand
free for other tasks,
without sacrific-
ing your ability to
defend yourself.

and the fact that you can wear a
handgun on you hip — all of the time
if you like — makes them infinitely
more convenient than a carbine or
shotgun. In other words, a handgun is
easier to keep close or with you than
any other type firearm.
Best Varies
Of course the reality is that what
might be ideal for you, might actu-
ally be a bad idea for someone else.
Location matters. I live in rural West
Virginia where crime is low. My
primary home defense firearm is a
handgun, but my home’s primary
defense weapon is a carbine. Sur-
prisingly, one chambered
for the .22 Long Ri-
fle. Why? Over the
span of 16 years, we’ve had four in-
vaders. There was an aggressive feral
dog and two rabid foxes. That little
Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 can be
effectively operated by everyone in
my home — including my 10- and
13-year-old daughters — and can
effectively deal with threats of that
nature.

A lightweight .22
rifle like this S&W
M&P15-22 can be
an ideal supplement
to a handgun in
rural areas because
it can handle many
four-legged fears and
be wielded by almost
anyone.

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 However, because of the fourth in- .35 Whelen close. But guess what, But, on the street or in the home,
vader, there’s also a lever-action car- he carries a handgun with him just I think the handgun is the ideal
bine in my closet for the black bear about all the time. first line of defense. Those among
that once or twice each spring seems I think having a shotgun and/or a us who are wise will have one with
to think what’s mine is his. But carbine for home defense is a great them or within reach at all times be-
here’s the thing; those are all spe- idea. But, I also think that, when cause they know it will allow them
cific threat weapons. I usually have it comes to the home defense plan, to maintain protection while deal-
a handgun on me at all times, and both should be kept as a backup to ing with a mess. They’ll also never
in safes at each end of the house are the handgun. In other words, you be more than five or six shots away
others. All loaded and stored with a might run up against a situation from a reload or a long gun of some
flashlight. My wife, my son and I — where the handgun is not sufficient. sort. GDTM
all three Gunsite Academy graduates
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middle of the night default solution
to, “What the hell was that!”
The truth is there is no best an-
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 The
or those of you who might
F be either too young or too
new to the world of fire-
arms, the colorful wood
laminated stocks you see
in the catalogs of literally
every rifle manufacturer are a fairly
recent development. Prior to 1987,
there was not a single wood laminat-
ed stock being offered by an American
production rifle manufacturer. Today
there’s not one that doesn’t offer sev-
eral among its various sporter and
varmint/target models. Seldom can a
trend that has become so broad and
pervasive be traced to a single compa-
ny, but in this case it can: the Rutland
Plywood Corp. of Rutland, Vermont,
and its owner and CEO, Jack Barrett.
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The history
behind today’s
common laminate
wood stock.
Unfortunately, RPC burned to
the ground in late August of
2014, but that doesn’t change
the story.
Humble Beginnings
It was at the 1987 SHOT Show that
Winchester, Ruger and Savage all ex-
hibited for the first time examples
of their flagship bolt-action rifles
wearing laminated stocks machined
from blanks furnished by RPC. It cre-
ated quite a stir! My appreciation for
laminates, however, goes back to the
early 1960s; by then, I was stocking
my own rifles using the shaped and
semi-inletted stocks as offered by
Reinhart Fajen, E. C. Bishop & Sons,
and Herters, which were the largest
STORY
„ JON R. SUNDRA
retail sources at the time.
It didn’t take me long to realize
after dealing with a couple of tra-
ditional walnut stocks that warped
enough between the dry winter and
humid summer conditions of Penn-
sylvania, which had them constantly
changing zero, that there had to be a
better, more stable stock medium. At
that time, what few synthetic stocks
that existed were crude at best, in
their infancy technology-wise, and
pretty much used only by the ben-
chrest crowd.
Back then the most appealing stock
to my eyes was the Regent by Fajen.
It was a racy-looking thing with a
high, straight comb line that was
actually slightly higher at the heel
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of the butt than it was at the point
of the comb. What made this stock
look so streamlined was that the up-
per left quadrant of the pistol grip
was not rounded off. In other words,
in silhouette, the top line across the
grip area was almost a straight line
from the receiver tang to the point
of the comb (Here is where a picture
is worth a thousand words).
Anyway, the Fajen people offered
the Regent in an all-walnut laminate
of 5⁄16-inch laminations, which they
turned from blanks purchases from a
furniture manufacturer. That meant
there were only six layers of wood
in a typical stock, so the multi-layer
look we see in today’s laminates was
very subdued.
The Birth Of The RPC Laminate
By the time I became a full-time gun
writer in 1970, I owned three rifles
stocked in Regent laminates and
wrote about why I liked them on a
regular basis — a fact that did not go
unnoticed by Jack Barrett. Jack was a
gun enthusiast and hunter who, in
the mid-1980s, had begun develop-
ing a birch laminate specifically for
rifle stock applications. At that time,
RPC had been in business for more
than 30 years and was one of the
largest manufacturers of specialty
wood laminates and plywood for in-
dustrial use, so the technology and
wherewithal were already there.
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To make a long story short, after
seeing several of my articles, Jack got
in touch with me and invited me to
visit his plant; that was in 1986 when
they had just finished more than two
years developing the special epoxies
and production processes to make an
absolutely stable, warp-free gunstock
that would never de-laminate. More-
over, it was comprised of the thin-
nest possible layers of white birch
— veneers actually, each only 1/16”
thick. The result was a blank consist-
ing of 30 to 36 individual layers of
wood, depending on the stock style
to be turned from it. Couple that
with the ability to dye the veneers
any color and assemble them in any
combination, and you’ve got what
we’ve all come to take for granted
as the wood laminated stock.
How The Magic Happens The author embraced laminates long be-
The actual process to arrive at a fore they became fashionable. This 1967
blank ready for shipment to firearm photo shows a young Sundra with two
and stock manufacturers is a fasci- of his rifles, both of which he stocked
nating one. Logs are first debarked himself using wood laminates. The stock
on the right consisted of 5⁄16-inch
and cut to length — about 40 inches. all-walnut laminations; on the left is
These log sections are then placed in a 1
⁄8-inch walnut/maple combo.
huge steam room for a couple of days
where they soften and become easier never perfect cylinders at the start, so
to machine. the first few revolutions against the
Next comes the turning process inward-moving blade come off as ir-
that actually produces the veneers. regular sheets.
The logs are placed on a lathe where Once the log is trued up, however,
they are spun at high speed against one continuous veneer comes peel-
a huge blade. The logs, of course, are ing off at about 15 mph. The spin-
A few examples of the almost limitless
color combinations possible. Some ex-
amples have as many as five colors.
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 The author built this rig using a Ruger 10/22 action, an E.R. Shaw spiral-fluted
barrel and a Boyds stock. The receiver was colored using an oven-baked spray-on
enamel, and the matching scope came out of Leupold’s Custom Shop.

ning log is reduced to the diameter beneath an optical comparator that
of a broom handle in less than a triggers a vertical blade, which cuts
minute. As the sheet comes peeling out any section having knots, voids
off on a large conveyor belt, it passes or other imperfections.
Remington’s Model 673 Guide Rifle was unlike other
laminates in that it consisted of five, 5⁄16-inch layers to
emulate the original Model 600 Carbine of the mid-1960s.
Once the veneers, which at this
point are virtually wet to the touch,
are cut to size — about 12x35 inch-
es — they go into a huge conveyor
oven. Because the sheets are so thin,
by the time the veneers come out the
other side, their moisture content
has been reduced to just 4 to 5 per-
cent, which is lower than a homoge-
neous stock can be dried.
The processes described thus far af-
ford two more advantages over a sin-
gle piece of wood. Because the 30-plus
veneers that go into each stock are
blemish free, that ensures that as the
blank is machined into a gunstock, no
knots, voids or other flaws will be re-
vealed. With one-piece walnut stocks,
the rejection rate for such “surprises”
can be as high as 8 to 10 percent.
The next step is the coloring pro-
cess, which is done by putting stacks
of veneers in a huge autoclave where
color dye is introduced and the atmo-
sphere is reduced to a vacuum that en-
ables the dye to fully penetrate each
sheet. After coloring, all that remains
is for the veneers to be run through
rollers, which deposit a proprietary
epoxy to each side, then stacked by
hand in the desired color combina-

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tion. From there they are placed in a
gigantic, multi-layer hydraulic press Seen here is the
with heated platens that accommo- pressurized auto-
date 20 blanks at a time. The stacks clave where the
veneers are dyed to
are compressed under 20 tons of pres-
the desired color, in
sure, while the heated platens speed this case, black.
the curing of the epoxy.

The Laminate Advantage

As touched upon earlier,
laminated stocks are not
only highly distinctive
and colorful, but are far
stronger and more stable
than one-piece stocks.
You can, for example,
take a wood chisel, ori-
ent it parallel with the
layering of the veneers,
and whack it all you
want with a hammer; the
stock will not split along
a seam. I’ve also seen a lami- ter which there was no measurable wood. Not only is it much stronger
nated stock that was turned swelling or warping. and stable, it has a tactile warmth
and treated by Boyds with its Bottom line: A laminate is just flat- about it that no synthetic can match.
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 The O t her
All -American
DOUBLE
They might not be as well-known as some European
manufacturers, but there were a number of great
American double-barrel shotgun makers in the late
19th and early 20th century. These guns remain highly
collectible, and many are also ine shooters.
„ DICK JONES

Shown here are two original-condition lowest-grade 20 gauges. The upper is a Parker Trojan with its distinctive recessed
and rounded hinge pin. The lower is a Fox Sterlingworth. The Fox action is simpler and much more compact. Parker came
in multiple frame sizes, but Fox had only three.

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 eyond the fact that old Double Gun Considerations and bulges by a competent gunsmith

B double shotguns are the

only handmade shot-
guns you can buy for
less than $5,000, there
are other rewards to
owning old shotguns: Most vintage
American double guns were so well
made they’ve survived for close to
a hundred years without requiring
Early guns often had Damascus barrels,
and most who plan to use their doubles
extensively avoid them. Damascus bar-
rels can be used with low-pressure loads
but should be checked for pits, dents
before use. In fact, it’s a good idea to
get any gun from this era checked out
before shooting it. In quality guns, I
don’t worry about Damascus. At the
time most of these guns were made,

a repair. Knowing the gun you’re

shooting has more history than you
do also helps enrich the experience.
While it’s rewarding to own such a
gun, there are things to be consid-
ered before buying one.

The Golden Age

During the golden years of American
double guns, there were several pri-
mary companies making guns. All
originated in New York State except
Parker, in Connecticut, and early Foxes
originating in Philadelphia, but later
made in New York. The Golden age of
American shotguns lasted only about
40 years, from about 1890 until the
Great Depression. Guns were made af-
ter that time, but most collectors agree
that quality began to decline after the
depression. The only quality American
double introduced after the Great De-
pression was the Model 21 Winchester,
showing up in the ’30s. While it was
a fine gun and equal in quality to the
others, the Model 21 really doesn’t fit
with these older guns because of the
time frame and because it was a lot
more expensive.
All the companies during this pe-
riod offered guns at different price
levels with different levels of adorn-
ment and options. Generally, graded
guns were a custom-order arrange-
ment with the buyer specifying barrel
length, choke and stock configuration,
and almost any other option desired.
The top grades represented the high-
est levels of the gun maker’s art and ri-
valed the finest English shotguns. The
lowest grades were affordable to the
average working man, though still a
considerable investment for the time.
All these makers had a field grade lev-
el of gun that came in a basic stock
configuration with little adornment Totally functional while being remarkably beautiful, a fully restored G-grade Lefever and a
1910 Fox Sterlingworth pin gun. Called a pin gun because the earliest Sterlingworths used
and different barrel lengths, as well as the same recessed and rounded hinge pins that made Parker guns so identifiable. Only a
gauge and choke choices. few thousand of the early Sterlingworths had this feature.

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What makes these guns so interesting is the amazing level of detail, even on lower-grade mod-
els. This G-grade Lefever has intricate hand-cut engraving bordering the fences and top lever.
The beautiful case coloring was part of the hardening process and wasn’t just cosmetic.
high-quality Damascus barrels cost
more than fluid steel barrels.
Guns built in this era had chambers
shorter than 2¾ inches. In spite of
this, most aficionados of old doubles
agree they have no trouble digesting
modern ammunition as long as you
stay away from high-pressure loads.
RST makes 2½-inch shells in case you
worry about chamber length, as well
as lower-pressure shells for those who
worry about 100-year-old wood and
metal. Shooting heavy loads in these
older guns isn’t a good idea, even
for the ones with fluid steel barrels
or longer chambers. Metallurgy at
the turn of the century wasn’t what
it is today, and 100-year-old wood
shouldn’t be subjected to the stresses
of heavy recoil.
While these guns work well in the
field, it should be remembered these
older designs didn’t have inertial fir-
ing pins or intercepting sears. This
makes them a bit less safe than mod-
ern guns, so special care should be
taken to keep them pointed in a safe
direction when they’re closed. On
upland birds, I generally hunt with
the gun open and only close it when
the dog has pointed. Most of these
guns had double triggers. Single trig-
gers were available on most models,
but the mechanisms were quite com-
plicated, prone to trouble and expen-
sive to repair. Ejectors are an option
that adds value, and most systems
were reliable, but problems with ejec-
tors can be expensive to rectify.
The American classic shotguns
were available both as boxlocks and
sidelocks. Boxlocks tend to be stron-
ger and simpler, and most agree side-
locks have a more graceful appear-
ance. Though sidelocks are currently
much more expensive to make, they
were competitively priced during the
classic double gun period because all
guns were basically handmade any-
way. Today, quality 12-gauge field
grade guns from all the American
makers during this era can be found
and purchased for less than $1,000.
Smaller gauges progressively cost
more, with 20-gauge guns generally
bringing at least twice the price of a
12 gauge. Sixteen-gauge guns gener-
ally fall somewhere in between. Guns
chambered for .410 and 28 gauge
bring a premium.

While neither a true sidelock nor boxlock, the

Syracuse Lefevers were among the most innovative
and possibly the most well designed of the classic
American doubles. This refurbished G-grade features
moderate engraving and utilizes the ball and screw
hinge instead of a hinge pin.

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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!
Parker Guns
Parkers bring the most money of
the American classics and are often
considered the best of the American
classics. Internally, they were more
complicated than some other brands,
but they were so well made they rare-
ly have mechanical problems. Parkers
come in several different frame sizes
for different purposes, allowing for
light and handy 12-gauge bird guns
and substantial 12 gauges for water-
fowl hunting. Parker offered more
choices of grade and frame size with
twelve frame sizes and ten grades, A1
being the highest and “V” being the
lowest grade, with a field-grade gun
called a Trojan.
A.H. Fox Guns
Foxes are probably next in the
lineup, and I believe they were a bet-
ter design, though I’m sure this will
raise the ire of Parker owners. The Fox
design was simple with less moving
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parts and coil springs. pinnacle of American shotguns. They
The receiver was also use a unique and innovative hinge
much smaller, with a system that’s never been replicated,
Fox 12-gauge frame and I believe it was a superior design
smaller than the to anything made since. Instead of a
frame of a 20-gauge pin on a half circle, the Lefever hinged
Parker. Fox guns were on a ball and socket and the ball could
direct competitors, be adjusted for wear. Extremely well
and a Parker sold for made and graceful in design, they’re
about the same price currently appreciating in price faster
when new. Fox guns than any other maker. The AA grade
were available in only was highest, with the G-grade lowest
three frame sizes, but and a field grade designated the DS for
there were four dif- Durston Special.
ferent barrel weights.
The 12-gauge guns L.C. Smith Guns
came in two frame
sizes, the larger in- L. C. Smith shotguns were true
tended specifically sidelocks. L. C. Smiths are graceful,
for waterfowling. slender and pleasing to the eye, but
The same frame was the sidelock design compromised the
used for both 16- and strength of the stock, and many of
20-gauge guns. Fox them have cracked or repaired stocks.
grades begin with A They were available in eight grades
-grade and end with and in gauges from 10 to .410. While
F-grade. The field other makers designated their grades
grade was designated using letters, L. C. Smith guns used
as the Sterlingworth. names from Field to Deluxe, with
only 30 Deluxe guns being built. In
higher grades, the side plates allowed
Lefever Guns more room for engraving, and they
Neither a sidelock nor a boxlock, have a strong following.
another truly fine American shotgun
was the Syracuse Lefever. The Syracuse Ithaca Gun Company Guns
Lefever is not to be confused with the
Lefever Nitro, a cheaper version of an Similar to the L. C. Smith in value
Ithaca made after Ithaca bought out and quality was the Ithaca. There were
Lefever. The original Lefevers were more different designs of Ithaca guns
both well made and innovative of than any other American classic, in-
design, and many consider them the cluding both hammer and hammerless
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 models. The most recent design was
the NID or New Ithaca Double. Earlier
versions are not as strong as those of
HOW TO BUY the other manufacturers, and, while
they can still be used, they shouldn’t
The best place to shop for a classic shotgun is online. Always search the be used with modern high-pressure
most recent listings first. If searching auctions, look at the number of bids. ammunition on a regular basis.
There’s some risk since you can’t actually see the gun in most cases, but
most sellers have reasonable return policies, and you can see more guns in Baker Guns
one evening than you could by attending 20 gun shows.
The main thing is to ask the right questions. I composed this list when I Less known than the other brands,
first became interested in doubles. I’ve added to it a couple of times. There the Baker isn’t as well thought of as
is also an explanation of a few of the questions. Hope it helps. the other makers, but they were fine
guns. Bakers were also sidelock guns,
Vintage Shotgun Questions: and they sold for a little less than the
1. Are there cracks or chips in the wood? other brands, but they were very well
2. Is there evidence of repair to the wood? finished both inside and out.
3. Is the level of the wood lower than that of the
metal (proud metal)? Parting Shots
4. Is the checkering clean and in good shape? Owning old guns like these admit-
5. Has the checkering been finished over? tedly isn’t for everyone. They aren’t as
6. Does the gun’s metal appear refinished? versatile as modern guns, they don’t
7. What’s the length of pull to the front trigger? have the same safety features, and
(Length of pull should be about 14 inches to the they’re limited in ammunition op-
front trigger) tions. They are truly handmade guns,
8. Is the forearm loose? though, and if you do your homework
9. What’s the percentage of case color? before buying, they are almost certain
10. Is the engraving sharp? to escalate in value over time. There’s
11. What’s the percentage of bluing? also an element of pride in their own-
12. Is the lettering on the blued surfaces sharp? (Poor ership. Every time I take one of my old
refinishing often affects engraving and lettering.) doubles afield, someone comments
13. Are the screws damaged? (Screws on these guns on how beautiful it is. The history of
were timed, and slots should all orient from front these guns captures the imagination.
to rear.) My favorite gun is a 1917 Fox Ster-
14. Is the lever right of center? (Lever right of center lingworth in 16-gauge. It has a slim and
indicates excessive wear.) delicate grip, balances like something
15. Is there movement between the barrel and receiver alive, and weighs just 6 pounds. I’ve
with the gun closed and the forearm removed? hunted with it all over the country and
16. Is there sideways movement between the barrel have taken everything from pheasants
and receiver with the gun open? and ducks to bobwhite and Gambel’s
17. Does the gun operate properly? quail. It’s been restocked with beautiful
18. Are the trigger pulls light and crisp? figured American walnut and functions
19. Do numbers match? just like it did 100 years ago when it left
20. What’s the length of the barrels? the factory in Philadelphia.
21. What are the chokes? Even the field grades of these won-
22. Is there any pitting in the barrels? derful old guns were made with real
23. Are there any dents or bulges? hand craftsmanship, at the hands of
24. Is there any metal pitting externally? men who truly cared about what they
25. Has the gun been personalized with numbers, produced. They can be used as they
initials, etc.? are, with the patina of their long years
of service, or restored to look like they
By asking these questions, you can eliminate 95 percent of the surprises just came from the factory. Either way,
that inhibit most folks from buying on the net or making a bad purchase. If they’re firearms that are a joy to own
you’re buying in person or on the web, use these questions as a checklist to and be proud of. I often wonder who
make sure you check everything. will be the next owners of my favor-
ite little Sterlingworth after I’m gone.
I hope they enjoy this fine old gun as
much as I have. GDTM

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Remington’s Custom Shop M7 Scout isn’t perfect, but it’s
a top contender for the ‘one gun that does it all’ shooter.
he origin of the Reming-
T ton Custom Shop M7
Scout goes back to the
late 1800s, when a young
man from Minnesota em-
barked on a career as an
adventurer in Arizona and later in Af-
rica. It’s directly tied to a former Ma-
rine who founded the world’s most
famous firearms academy. It’s the cul-
mination of the rifle knowledge I’ve
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PERFECTION
„ RICHARD MANN
gained over half a century, and, it’s cial to him — so special he wanted
unquestionably linked to a man who
dug his living out of the Allegheny
Mountains.
When I was a lad, my grandfather
took me to visit a dying farmer. In the
corner of the bedroom where he lay
wasting away from cancer stood an
old Savage 99. The old man had used
that rifle for deer, bear and to fight
it near him when he passed over to
new plowed ground. All my life I’ve
wanted a rifle that special.
Real riflemen have a deep-rooted de-
sire for one rifle they can count on — for
everything. But, in our modern world,
specialization is the trend: We want a
varmint rifle, big game rifle, home de-
fense carbine and a rifle for when things
off chicken-stealing foxes. It was spe- go to hell in a hand basket. As much as
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 Inspired by Jeff Cooper, a dy-
ing farmer and a half-century
of rifle shooting, the M7 Scout
might not be the best rifle
ever built, but it’s damn close.
The M7 Scout, complete with Burris
2-7x scout scope, Galco RilfeMann
sling and Spartan Javelin bipod.

we would like
a simple, one-rifle
answer, no one really
wants to own only one rifle.
Jeff Cooper, a former Marine,
Gunsite Academy founder, and the
most influential firearms trainer of
our time, envisioned a concept car-
bine he called the “scout rifle.” Mold-
ed to support adventurous exploits
like those of Frederick Russell Burn-
ham during the turn of the 19th cen-
tury, Cooper intended the scout rifle
to be a rifle fully capable of any rifle-
related chore. Cooper, Burnham, my
experiences and that farmer’s Savage
99 are responsible for Remington’s
Custom Shop M7 Scout.

Beginning The Build

It all started when I asked Carlos Mar-
tinez — the man in charge — if Rem- There is a certain level of
comfort and trust when you’ve
ington’s Custom Shop could build me trained with a rifle built with
a Scout Rifle. I gave Martinez a list of guidance from someone like
specifications, founded on Cooper’s Jeff Cooper and your own
scout rifle concept, but tempered the experience.
details with personal preference. Es-
sentially, I wanted one rifle ideally suit-
ed to: hunting deer in West Virginia,
chasing aoudad in west Texas, stalking
kudu on the green hills of Africa or for
providing personal protection during
some cataclysmic event.
Martinez is not just some suit
at Remington; he’s a competitive

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Left: After a stalk approaching 2 miles, the M7 Scout was used to take this free-range kudu. Carry a rifle for a long time — over rough
terrain — and you’ll appreciate its reduced weight. Middle: Running warthogs were no match for the M7 scout in Africa. Right: Not all
shots while big game hunting are at distance. After a two-hour stalk, this oryx was taken at 50 yards. A versatile rifle should handle that as
equally well as it does 300-yard-plus shots.

shooter who has hunted across
North America and the Dark Con-
tinent. Beyond those essential user-
based skills needed to oversee the
crafting of exquisite and pragmatic
guns, Martinez is sort of the “fixit”
man at Remington. When Reming-
ton decided it wanted to build a
1911, it went to Martinez. After San-
dy hook, Martinez pulled Bushmas-
ter from the fog. And now, Martinez
has turned Remington’s Custom
Shop into the premier source for
high grade, utterly dependable and
personalized Remington, Marlin and
Dakota firearms.
The project started with a fac-
tory Model Seven action, to which
a custom-tapered recoil lug was pre- to the blueprinted action. The muzzle
cisely fitted. The rear tang screw was was threaded, a seamless protective
opened to 4x28, and a Timney trigger cap was machined, and then the bar-
was installed. Then, a premium, No. reled action was meticulously bedded
3 contour, fluted, air-gauged barrel to a Manners EH-8 composite stock,
with a 1:10 twist from Douglas Bar- using Marine-Tex and ½-inch alumi-
rels out of West Virginia was matted num pillars. A plated magazine box,
The M7 Scout rest-
ing on the 22-ounce
Kapita tripod, which
also works with the
Javelin magnetic
mount. (Rifle is
shown with a 2.75x
Burris scout scope.)

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polished follower and aluminum hinged floor plate were
fitted as well.
The stock was painted to replicate the First Lite Fusion M7 SCOUT
camo pattern, and four flush-cup sling attachment points
were installed to allow for maximum utility when a shoot- BARREL: Fluted, 19-in., Douglas, 1:10 RH
ing/carry sling is employed. Additionally, a magnetic re- twist, with 6 grooves
ceiver for the excellent Spartan 6-ounce Javelin bipod and ACTION: Bolt-action, right hand
22-ounce Kapita tripod was recessed into the fore-end. The
stock was then finished off with a thin Pachmayr butt-pad STOCK: Manners Elite EH-8
at the specified length of pull.
FINISH: Matte blue
As a backup, should a tragedy befall the optical sight, an
XS Sights ghost ring rear and white-striped front sight were LENGTH: 38.5 in.
installed. Then, a 12-slot Picatinny rail, perfectly machined
to match the contour of the barrel, for the mounting a WEIGHT: 6 lbs., 2 oz.
scout scope or red dot sight was hand sculpted. LENGTH OF PULL: 13.5 in.
The custom touches are much deeper than what initially
meets the eye. For the best reliability, an M16 extractor was TRIGGER: Timney (2.2 lbs.)
fitted to the M7’s spirally fluted bolt and dual, spring-load-
CAPACITY: Internal box/hinged floor plate
ed ejectors were added. The triple taper-pinned bolt handle 4+1
was timed for primary extraction and, finally, a PTG Speed
Lock aluminum firing pin was fitted to reduce lock time SIGHTS: Scout scope rail, XS sights
and ensure primer ignition.
ACCESSORIES: Four, push-button sling sockets,
The rifle’s dedicated optic is a Burris 2-7x scout scope Javelin bipod receptacle
mounted in Weaver Grand Slam rings. With that sight, the
first three-shot group using Hornady’s Precision Hunter MSRP: $3,495
.308 Winchester load formed a cluster you could cover with
MANUFACTURER: Remington Custom Shop;
a nickel. This surprising level of precision is from a rifle Remington.com/custom-shop
weighing only 6 pounds, 2 ounces.

A Near-Perfect Scout
In preparation for a month-long safari, I shot the rifle al-
most every day. The more I shot it, the more I liked it. This
was partly because of the pure joy found in something that
operates with the smoothness of butter on the butt of a
supermodel, and the strength of a vault door. It was also
because I shot the rifle so well.
Instinctive is not a term that should really be associated
with shooting, because shooting is not instinctive for hu-
mans. However, there’s hardly a better word to describe
shooting a rifle that seems to find your shoulder, a sight
that seems to find the target, all while a seemingly subcon-
sciously message is sent to your trigger finger.
As infatuated with scout-style rifles as I am, I also appreci-
ate traditionally mounted optics, particularly when they’re
of an unmatched class like the new Swarovski 1-8x Z8i. After
the great success with the rifle in Africa, I removed the scout
scope and rear sight, and I mounted a Z8i with a Talley one-
piece base and rings. The rifle and I then spent a week in
Texas hunting free-range aoudad and scimitar-horned oryx.
The M7 Scout and I have developed a relationship of
trust. This has come from many days afield, hours on the
range snap-shooting, working from field shooting posi-
tions and shooting with the Javelin bipod out to 500 yards
while making groups some riflemen would sell their soul
for. To say I’m in love with the rifle would not be accurate.
That emotion should be reserved for living creatures. To say
that if I know the shot must matter, this is the rifle I would
grab is more appropriate.

THE SCOUT RIFLE STUDY

Four years — and arguably a lifetime — in the making, The Scout
Rifle Study is the definitive study of the enigma known as the scout
rifle or ideal general-purpose rifle. This 8.5x11-inch book contains
224 pages, 170 color images and more than 100 references to Jeff
Cooper’s writings.
The scout rifle, as conceived by Jeff Cooper, is one of the most mis-
understood firearms of all time. The Scout Rifle Study examines the
factors that influenced Cooper’s conceptual general purpose rifle,
examines its practicality and looks at various attempts to achieve
Scout Rifle nirvana, while exploring the feasibility of the scout rifle
in the modern world. Whether you’re already a scout rifle enthusi-
ast or if you’re considering a scout rifle for the first time, The Scout
Rifle Study is the ultimate guide to what some believe is the only
rifle you will ever need.
Autographed copies are available for $45, direct from the author at
ScoutRifleStudy.com.

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 SHOOTING RESULTS: they have found one better and make
a swap.”
LOAD VEL SD ENG ACC The Remington M7 Scout does not
Remington 150-grain conform to every element of Cooper’s
2,722 31 2,467 1.36 concept scout rifle, and I’m not pre-
Core-Lokt SP
sumptuous enough to claim it the
Hornady 168-grain A-MAX 2,535 21 2,396 0.93 best personal rifle in the world. How-
ever, it’s damn close; everyone who’s
Remington 168-grain handled and fired it desperately wants
2,575 10 2,473 0.77 it. In fact, in less than a year, Reming-
HTP Copper
ton’s Custom Shop has sold nearly 2
Barnes 175-grain Precision dozen variations of it, even at its rela-
2,491 21 2,410 1.40 tively steep price.
Match HPBT
That is, after all, the beauty of Rem-
Hornady 178-grain Precision ington’s Custom Shop — you can
2,531 17 2,531 0.76 tweak the M7 Scout to best suit your
Hunter ELD-X
notion of the perfect rifle.
The search for rifle perfection
NOTES: Reported average muzzle velocity (VEL), standard velocity deviaƟon (SD),
should never end: It is — like with a
and muzzle energy (ENG), were established by Įring 10 shots over a Caldwell G2
woman — most likely unachievable.
chronograph, posiƟoned 10 feet from the muzzle. Reported accuracy/precision is
That does not mean we should not
the result of Įve, three-shot groups, Įred from a sandbag rest, at 100 yards, with
make the attempt. The Remington
a 7x Burris riŇescope. Temperature: 71 degrees / Humidity: 68% / Pressure: 30.00 /
Custom Shop M7 Scout is not per-
ElevaƟon: 2,200 feet.
fect, but it’s definitely something spe-
cial, and it’s a horse I’m prepared to
Parting Shots finding the perfect woman, they will ride until something better is found.
In my book, The Scout Rifle Study, I compromise one elemental feature for Someday — hopefully many days
wrote, “… the Scout Rifle, as Cooper another until they find the one wom- from now — when I can no longer
conceived it, is very much like the an they think they can live with for climb the mountain, you just might
perfect woman; she does not exist but the rest of their life. Just like men with find it leaning in the corner of my
men will forever search for her. Not rifles, many will at some point think bedroom. GDTM

Many will argue a carbine-sized

rifle is not suited to shooting
at distance. The M7 Scout will
perform like a precision rifle at
500 yards, which is farther than
most will ever need to shoot.

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 While classic 1873 Colt
Single-Action Army revolvers
are cost prohibitive, there
are a number of modern-day
replicas that look great, shoot
well and are priced affordably.
„ NICK SISLE Y

he LOOK! Maybe thatt’ss these were the guns that set the uni-

This Cimarron is nickel

T one of the many factorss
that make the 1873 Co
Single Action Army (SAA
so enduring. Hardly a gu
nut anywhere doesn
know the LOOK. Such guns can be
picked out under the glass at locall
gun shops — with only the sligh
oltt
A)
un
nt
n
n’t
be

plated and engraved, and
it features those popular
mock ivory grips.
ht--
est glance. The reason for this articclee
is that so many Peacemaker replicass
have sprung up — made both in th hiss
country and abroad — and those old d-
time/new-time guns are selling well.
Obviously, we will be covering a lot of
of
them here in solid detail.
Despite the Colt Single-Actio onn
Army being born in 1873, it pays tto
go back to earlier Colt models, fo orr
verse in motion to produce one of the
most iconic revolvers ever. The Colt
Walker model might be the handgun
that started the LOOK. At the time
of its introduction in 1847, the Colt
Walker was the most powerful hand-
gun ever. Each of its six chambers
fired a .454-caliber round ball ahead
of as much as 60 grains of black pow-
der. Glance at any Colt Walker and
you will see a bit of the LOOK.
The Walker weighed all of 4.5 pounds,
so this one was not for quick draw
work. Not in 1847. In 1851, Colt came
out with the Navy model in .36-caliber.
This one fired a lead round ball in the
.375- to .380-inch diameter range with
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The author’s standard Ruger Vaquero has a 7.5-inch barrel, a blued barrel and
receiver, and a case-colored frame. It’s chambered in .45 Colt.
pared to the Walker. Obviously,
ght comp pared to the Walker was
si ificantly reduced. With lower
we ht and smaller size, the Colt
Na of 18511 was ideal for carrying
in t holsteer, or even pocket car-
ing, though h the latter might be a
retc . The .36-caliber ball was still
able to go out the muzzle at about
000 t per second (fps).
The xt sttep toward the 1873 SAA
was the olt 1860 Army model
model. Look
er, the Navy and the Army
mode d maybe you, too, can see
e emergence of the 1873 coming.
The 1860 Army’s receiver was the
same size as the 1851 Navy. Due to a
design
different rebated cylinder design,
the “Army” was able to fire those
.44-caliber round balls.
If you purchased a real Colt
1873 SAA in the late 1950s and/
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or early 1960s — you did or have
done very well financially. However,
it’s still possible to own a piece of
this Colt history through the many
SAA replicas that are available today.
Though the following isn’t meant to
encompass all the replicas available,
we’ll try to cover as many as possi-
ble or as many as this writer knows
about — which is a good many.
Ruger
In 1953, Ruger introduced its Single-
Six model — in .22 rimfire — a small
version of the SAA, but which re-
tained the LOOK. Two years later, Bill
Ruger introduced his Blackhawk —
again with the LOOK,
again, LOOK but with the
addition of an adjustable rear sight.
No doubt due to the popular-
ity of TV Westerns, Black-
hawk sales took
The author’s own Cimarron Teddy
Roosevelt Commemorative model
— nickeled, mock ivory grips and
deeply etch engraved all over.
off. Years later and they’re still going
strong in popularity.
The Single Action Shooting Soci-
ety (SASS) was formed in 1987 — a
sport of fun competition involving
shooting with old-time
old time guns — only
with firearms of the Old West’s earlier
times, and one of the rules was no
open sights. Thus, in 1993, Bill Ru-
ger came out with his Vaquero model
— perhaps mainly to accommodate
those SASS members who didn’t own
or couldn’t find original Colt Single-
Action Army six-shooters at
a reasonable price.
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The first Vaquero had a 7.5-inch
barrel, and I had the good sense to
buy one. This one has a case-colored
receiver, wood grips, blued steel bar-
rel, cylinder and trigger guard. Only
offered in .45 Colt originally, this
long-barrel rendition was next of-
fered with a 5.5-inch barrel, later still
a 4.62-inch barrel. The Vaquero is still
available today, though not with the
7.5-inch barrel — only 5.5 and 4.62.
However, stainless steel Vaquero ver-
sions are available. Recently, I bought
a 4 62-inch
4.62 inch barrel Vaquero in
stainless. It’s one lovely gun
to look at, and one great gun to
shoot. This one is still available
in .45 Colt and .38/.357. Calibers
.44/40 and a few others have
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Predating the Ruger
Vaqueros were the Ruger
Blackhawks, like these with
adjustable rear sights.
been discontinued. There’s
also a Bisley Vaquero with
tighter reverse to the grip and the
SASS model — a matched pair of .45
Colt revolvers with a 5.5-inch barrel
or a matched pair of .38/.357 4.62-
inch barrel revolvers — both in the
matched pair series with consecutive
serial numbers. Many Cowboy Action
Shooters wear and use two SAA types
when practicing or competing. Check
photos of my .5-inch blued and 4.62-
inch stainless Vaqueros.
Cimarron
When I saw the Cimarron Teddy
Roosevelt Commemorative online, I
had to have one. This is a SAA 1873
replica with 7.5-inch barrel, all metal
parts nickel plated, mock ivory grips
and deeply etched engraving all over.
The “T.R.” initials are engraved on
the frame to the left of the hammer.
Since this one is a “commemora-
tive,” I shouldn’t have shot it — but I
couldn’t resist. The trigger is creep free
and goes off at 3 pounds! When I got
to the range and started shoot-
ing, I discovered this
one to be
Shown here is a stainless-steel Vaquero
that wears a 4.62-inch barrel and is
chambered in .45 Colt.
extremely acccurate. “Commemo-
rative” or nott, I’m going to keep
shooting this grreat-looking replica.
This is a good time to point out that
many of these reeplicas are built with
better, more mod dern steels than the
original Colts. Further, sophisticated
CNC machines arre capable of extreme
close milling toleerances — compared
to
t the 1870s, even
through into the
mid 1970s.
Going back to
the Cimarron Teddy
gun
g … like the origi-
nal Colts, you can bring the hammer
to half cock so the cylinder can be
spun for loading and unloading once
the loading gatee has been opened.
With the Vaquero — just open the
loading gate — the cylinder can be
spun (turned).
Cimarron’s ba asic SAA model is
called the Modeel P (Pre-War 1896–
1940). These gun ns have case-colored
receivers with bluued barrels and cylin-
ders. The compan ny’s best seller in the
Model wears the 4.75-inch barrel,
but 5.5-inch and 7.5-inch barrels are
offered. Stocks are walnut with the Ci-
marron medallion.
Stainless-steel seems appropriately
common for Cimarron customers as
there’s a Stainless Frontier in .38/.357
with a 4.75-inch barrel, the same
with a 5.5-inch barrel — as well as a
7.5-incher. Ditto for all these in .45
Colt. Suggested retail is listed at $740.
This is for top steels and guns made to
tight tolerances, as well as the LOOK.
At less than $550 suggested retail,
in the Cimarron Value series is the El
Malo, Big Iron and Pistolero
Pistolero. All
Al these
models are available in moree than
one barrel length, and in most cases
.38/.357 and .45 Colt. There’s also the
blued version of the stainless Frrontier.
A most interesting Cimarron n series
is the Hollywood line. Start with “The
Man with No Name” mod-
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 (Left) Cimarron Teddy
Roosevelt Commemorative
model — nickeled, mock ivory
grips and deeply etch engraved
all over. (Right) The “T.R.” ini-
tials are clearly seen engraved
on this Teddy Roosevelt Com-
memorative revolver.

el. This is a facsimile of the Colt. The Cimarron Wyatt

six-shooter Clint Eastwood
carried in “A Fistful of Dol-
lars” and “For a Few Dollars
More.” A silver snake adorns
the right side of the grip. Select from
a 4.75- and 5.5-inch barrel — .45 Colt
only. There’s also the Holy Smoker
model with a gold cross on the grip
— this one carried by Russel Crowe
in the movie “3:10 to Yuma.” Barrel
is 4.75 inches, and chambered for .45
Earp Buntline wears a 10-
inch barrel. On the grip is
a silver panel with Earp’s
name and more — anoth-
er .45 Colt. The Rooster Shooter was
carried by John Wayne who played
Rooster Cogburn in “True Grit” — a
4.75-inch barrel in .45 Colt with grips
turned yellowish. These Cimarron
SAA replicas are imported from Pietta
in Italy.
Uberti
Also from Italy comes the SAA replicas
from Uberti. These days Uberti — at
least the imports — are under the con-
trol of the company that owns Benelli,
Franchi, Stoeger and perhaps others.
My first Uberti is called the Cattleman.

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The Rooster Shooter from Ci-
marron, the gun worn by John
Wayne as Rooster Cogburn in
“True Grit.”
The Holy Smoker Cimarron
worn by Russel Crowe in
“3:10 to Yuma.”
The Man with No Name from
Cimarron, worn by Clint East-
wood in more than one of his
“Spaghetti Westerns.”
This is the Cattleman
model in nickel with a
7.5-inch barrel.
The Uberti Cattleman also
comes in stainless — here
with a 7.5-inch barrel.
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The Cattleman is right out of 1873 Single Action
Army history with a case-colored receiver, blued
barrel and cylinder with walnut grips — in .45
Colt. Mine wears a 5.5-inch barrel. Like the origi-
nals, open the loading gate, and bring the ham-
mer to half cock to turn the cylinder for loading
and unloading. The trigger is excellent. It goes
off at 3 pounds on my Lyman Digital Trigger Pull
Scale. Mike Crevar has done superb triggers on
both my Vaqueros and other handguns.
The Cattleman does not have a safety transfer
bar, so load it with five cartridges, then let the
hammer down on the empty cylinder. Normal
procedure is load one, skip a cylinder, and then
load the remaining four. Cock the hammer from
half cock to the empty chamber. In Cowboy Ac-
tion Shooting competition, only five cartridges
can be loaded — and the hammer must rest on
an empty chamber. Recommendation: Load any
Single Action Army with five, whether the gun
has a safety transfer bar or not.
If you were ever wondering about the popular-
ity of SAA replicas, consider that Uberti offers 13
different Cattleman models, ranging from Char-
oal Blue, Nickel, Stainless, plus a Chisholm,
ody, Desperado, Matching Pair, Frisco, Old West,
ombre, Callahan, Callahan Target (with adjust-
le sights) and an engraved Cattleman. Many of
se are offered in multiple barrel lengths — all
i . 5 Colt, a few in other calibers. The number of
s in just the Cattlemen Uberti models is thus
ering. In most cases, there are minor chang-
es in these above models, like brass trigger guard,
st l ack strap, blued frame with casehardened
ham er and more.
B t he Cattlemen only touches the surface of
wh ’s available in the Uberti SAA line. The .22
rimfire AA-type six-shooters are not being cov-
ered , but the Stallion is in .22 rimfire but also
wi 5.5-inch barrel — the same with the Stal-
ion Ta t, which features adjustable rear sights.
he Cattleman II has a retractable firing pin —
gain — lots of different II models. There are also
veral different El Patron models from Uberti.
Pa
arting Shots
Butt by now you have the picture. An entire gun-
mak king industry has arisen from the death of
the ld Single-Action Army. As already covered,
thesee replicas can be excellent, in some cases
even better than the original 1873 model Colts
— du to better steels and tighter machining tol-
erancees. Most of us can’t afford a real 1873 Sin-
g e Action Army Colt. Even for those who can,
gle-Act
those guns are most often stored and not shot
due to their value. The 1873 replicas are not only
shooters, they’re top shooters! GDTM
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Custom Game Custom guns are beautiful to behold,
but they might also be one of the best
firearm investments. Here’s why.
„ BRAD FITZPATRICK taly’s Trompia Valley, also panies like Rizzini and Beretta rely on

I known as the “Valley of the

Gun,” has been the heart
of European firearm manu-
facturing since the 16th
century. The massive iron
forges that once lined
this valley have
been replaced with
modern, high-tech
precision CNC machining equipment
to produce their products. This mod-
ern technology allows manufacturers
to keep tolerances tight and costs rela-
tively low, a real win for gun buyers.
But not every firearm that comes
from the Valley of the Gun is strictly
a product of high-tech machining.
When I visited the Fausti manufactur-
factories, and com- ing facility in the Trompia Valley, I no-

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 This Republic Forge 1911 has a dis-
ticed that the factory was
w divided into tinct look, with its contrasting frame
and slide coloration, special VZ grips,
two halves. The south hern half of the rail and Trijicon sights. But these
factory was filled with h rows and rows 1911s are true custom guns, built
of bulky white CNC C machines that one at a time by a single gunsmith
churned out shotgun n parts at a rapid in their Perryton, Texas, facility to
customer specs.
pace. The northern half
h of the facto-
ry, though, is occup pied by a group
of Italy’s best cusstom gun
makers and engrav vers.
Every Fausti gun
begins life in
the southern
portion of the
factory, but the
brand’s Boutiqu ue
guns — wh hich rately than
are custom-bu uilt to the stock pro-
each customer’s speci-
speci duction rifle upon
fications — spend a few which it was based. Very acc
weeks or even months in the northern rate rifles might
g have aftermarket bar-
half of the factory where each gun is rels, blueprinted actions,
ctions, custom trig- that I have
hand-fitted, oil-finished and engraved. ger jobs and the like, but that doesn’t
doesn t encountere
The engraving alone can take up to always mean they’ll be beautiful. have shot well.
700 hours per gun, but the finished Buying a custom gun requires spend- Saving a few bucks
product is a spectacular firearm that’s ing some time considering the end use on the action allows
built from the ground-up to meet the for the firearm and balancing what your them to add upgrades to the rifle. In
needs and wants of the customer. wants and needs are with your bud- fact, upgrading your existing hunting
If you appreciate fine guns, it’s hard get. For instance, custom gun builders rifle can be pretty simple. Sometimes
not to lust after a fine custom firearm. have used affordable Remington and buying an aftermarket stock, having a
When you combine detailed machine Howa actions as the basis for custom gunsmith install a better barrel, truing
work with hand fitting and the finest guns for years, and the resulting guns the action or bedding your rifle are all
materials, the final product is spectac-
ular. But have you ever considered ac-
tually purchasing a custom gun? Sure,
they’re more expensive than produc-
tion firearms (all that hand fitting and
one-off detail work comes at a price),
but the end result is a gun that suits
your wants and needs perfectly. And,
in some cases, custom guns are actu-
ally a very solid investment.

What You’re Getting

With A Custom Gun
Custom guns require extra atten-
tion and labor for production and, in
many cases, the component parts that
are used in the assembly of a custom
gun are of a higher grade. Those are
the primary reasons that custom guns
cost more than production guns. It’s
important, however, to know what
you’re paying for when you purchase
a custom gun. If you’re buying a beau-
tiful hunting rifle with express sights,
a grade “V” walnut that’s been cut to Carlos Martinez shows off a Dakota 76 custom rifle at the SCI convention in Las Vegas.
This is a dedicated dangerous game rifle, so aside from the excellent walnut stock and su-
fit and detailed engraving, that doesn’t perb fit-and-finish, these guns are built to very exacting standards for the most demanding
mean that it will shoot any more accu- hunting situations on the planet.

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affordable steps that can dramatically
improve accuracy.
The market for custom pistols is as
large as the one for long guns, and
there’s a noticeable difference between
the custom guns I’ve tested from Re-
public Forge, Nighthawk, Ed Brown
and others when compared with pro-
duction guns. For starters, hand-fitting
and polishing work means that the
gun operates with supreme precision.
Custom pistols have slides that move
as if they were riding on ball bearings.
Everything fits tight. In some cases,
you’ll need to spend some time break-
ing in the gun to loosen it up so that it
operates perfectly. The majority of cus-
tom guns are based on 1911 designs,
but there is a growing contingent of
shooters who are customizing their
polymer carry guns with special fin-
ishes, upgraded sights/barrels/triggers,
slide cutouts and so forth. Whether
you’re looking for something stunning
and exclusive or practical and afford-
able, you can touch up your sidearm to
the degree you see fit.
There’s a very simple axiom when
it comes to pricing walnut for stocks:
The prettier it is, the more it costs. And
the very prettiest walnut stocks can be
very, very expensive. In many cases,
these stocks will be cut to fit, and
there will be a tremendous amount of
handwork, including checkering and
finishing work, which will increase
the price even more. But a beautifully
crafted stock with exceptional color
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is a true treasure, a combination of The Custom Process
natural and human handiwork that The Safari Club International Con-
serves a practical purpose — so long as vention in Nevada serves as a stage
you’re willing to risk nicks and mars for custom gun builders to show off
when you take it to the field. If you their products. One of the largest cus-
aren’t willing to pay for wood or want tom gun shops belongs to Remington,
something that’s more durable, then which also incorporates Marlin, Dako-
synthetic stocks are on option. And, ta Arms, Nesika and other companies.
increasingly, there are more options “Every custom gun starts with a con-
with custom synthetic-stocked guns versation,” says Carlos Martinez of the
than before; Remington’s Custom Remington Custom Shop. “Not all of
Shop offers hand-painted stocks to our customers are gun aficionados.
customer specifications. They may not know why we blueprint
Besides attention to detail and ma- actions. But we can sit down with
terial upgrades you’re also paying to them and discuss what they’re looking
have exactly the gun you want. Not for in a gun.”
one that’s close, not one that’s simi- Carlos said that a qualified custom
lar; a gun as you would design it. And builder could also talk a customer out
when you choose a good builder, the of potential mistakes. If you have your
care and attention shine through. heart set on building a .338 Lapua with
LEFT TO RIGHT: ■ Machines can only do so
much. For a truly custom touch, you’ll need
to send your gun to a skilled artisan who
can add those special touches. This Fausti
shotgun features a CNC machined boxlock
action that is being custom mated to a cus-
tom Turkish walnut stock in the company’s
Italian facility.
■ Here’s an example of true custom engrav-
ing: a photo of the gun’s owner that has
been superimposed on the sidelock of a
Fausti shotgun by a master engraver using
a hand tool known as a bulin. This kind of
work is neither cheap nor quick (engravings
like this require up to 700 hours of hand la-
bor), but it’s the highest form of firearm art.
■ A custom gunmaker puts the finishing
touches on a customer’s 1911. These guns
not only look great, the actions are honed
and polished for smooth operation and
extreme reliability.
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an 18-inch barrel, the team from Rem-
ington will build that gun for you, but
they’ll also tell you why that’s a bad
idea. Ultimately, the purpose of a cus-
tom gun is to give the buyer exactly
what they want within budget con-
straints. But it can help to have some-
one to talk to and walk you through
the decision.
How long does it take to see a fin-
ished gun come down the line? That
depends on the builder you choose
and how many boxes you check. The
Fausti guns described in the opening of
the article might take several months
or a year depending upon the detail
on the engraving. A built-from-scratch
custom gun from a very busy builder
might take a year or more. In many
cases, though, you can have a custom
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gun built in six months or less. But it’s
important to speak with your builder
and know exactly when your firearm
will be in your hands. If you’re design-
ing a custom rifle in July to use on an
elk hunt the following October, you’re
on a pretty tight schedule, and you can
bet that if I were in that position I’d
have a backup rifle zeroed and waiting.
Lastly, you need to determine what
you are getting and how much you
are paying. More than one shooter has
agreed to purchase a rifle at a certain
price and then, over the course of the
build, they have agreed to additional
upgrades that end up driving the price
higher than expected. Then, you need
to find a custom builder with a solid
reputation. Hopefully that’s someone
who has built a number of guns and
OPPOSITE LEFT TO RIGHT: ■ You’re only
limited by your imagination and the re-
sources and skills of your gun builder when
it comes to designing a custom gun. These
1911 R1 pistols came from Remington’s
Custom Shop.
■ These Marlin lever-action rifles have
undergone custom shop treatment, and any
lever gun lover can appreciate the beauty of
these weapons. Building a custom rifle (or
shotgun, or pistol) allows you to design a
one-of-one firearm.
■ Engraving adds an unmistakable touch
of class to any rifle. Even the scope rings
on this Remington custom rimfire, which
was on display at the SCI convention in Las
Vegas, are engraved and feature gold inlays.
■ Big-bore Marlin lever actions are a favor-
ite option for hunters and guides, and these
custom models showcase available themes
from the brand’s custom shop. With special-
ized sights, barrel lengths, finishes and
stock designs, these rifles are as practical
as they are beautiful.
can put you into contact with some
very satisfied owners — after all, you
can buy a well-built, accurate produc-
tion gun for $1,000, so if you’re paying
custom gun prices, you need to be cer-
tain of what you’re getting. Probably
the single biggest point of contention
is group size, and when I talk to those
who have experience with custom
guns — both as buyers and sellers —
they agree that this is a sticking point.
Is there an accuracy guarantee, does it
cover the caliber you selected (some ac-
curacy promises don’t include big-bore
calibers), and is there a certain ammo
specification?
Semi-Custom
There are a number of companies that
can offer both complete custom guns
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Stock selection often begins by choosing a
blank. The stock is then shaped and molded to
the rifle and, in some cases, to fit the individual
shooter. The price of a custom walnut stock
correlates to the eye-appeal of the wood.
and semi-custom packages that don’t
offer a blank-slate approach to gun
building but that provide you with a
number of options to build a gun
Most
that suits you. Many compa-
custom
bolt-action rifle nies have in-house Cerakote
builds begin with shops, and in some cases,
action selection. This you’ve got the option to
is a Nesika action, a add custom touches to a
favorite of many serious
precision shooters because firearm without spending
of the accuracy potential they a lot of money. E.R. Shaw in
offer. From here you’ll need to select Pennsylvania does just that, of-
a barrel, trigger and stock, which fering a number of stock, finish, caliber
combine to create a rifle that’s
and barrel length options for their rifles
perfect for your hunting or shooting needs.
A pair of big-bore bolt guns from
CZ-USA’s custom shop. The basis for
these guns is the rock-solid CZ 550
CRF action, so they are practical as
well as beautiful.
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while keeping the price at or just above
what you’d pay for some factory guns,
and accuracy is superb. Likewise, com-
panies like Weatherby, Nosler, Reming-
ton, CZ-USA, Benelli and Montana Rifle
Company have in-house custom shops
that allow them to make some minor
changes to their guns. Many of these
aren’t full-out ground-up builds, but if
these companies have rifles or shotguns
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a firearm perfectly suited to my needs,
and even though I paid a bit more for
them, I know I can get most of my
money back.
If you’re buying one custom gun —
your dream gun — you don’t necessar-
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After all, you’re probably going to keep
the gun the rest of your life, and there’s
a certain intrinsic value to handing
down a one-of-a-kind firearm to the
next generation of shooters. If, on the
other hand, you’re buying a custom
gun that you might well part with,
then you’ll need to be certain that the
gun is marketable in the future. My Re-
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plan to keep, but because it has wide-
spread appeal — a Commander-length
.45 with lots of nice touches that make
it fun to shoot and beautiful to behold
— I know that it would be attractive to
buyers if I ever decided to sell (which I
won’t). Generally speaking, the better
the work, the more eye-catching the
gun and the more widespread appeal
it has, the easier it will be to get a solid
return on investment.
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1972 EDITION OF THE GUN DIGEST ANNUA

Ce nt s
a
he years 1880–99 fou
„
u ck
A look back at the market hunting
industry for waterfowl — and the
classic equipment they used.
BOB HINMAN

Shore birds, whether for meat r 1901 it closed the season from Janu-

T some 500 market u t-

ers working their tradee n
Currituck Count

barrels and ice. One of them bou

over 40,000 birds a year, and th

the area.
o th

ugh
h
Carolina. Baltimoree buyeerss
waited on the beacch witth
ht
heree
were three or four other big buyerrs n
feathers, brought 3¢ for the s all
ones, 8¢ for the bigger. Gulls and
ons were a dime apiece, while a sw w n
brought the lordly sum of a dollar. But
the bread-and-butter bird of the mar-
ket hunter was the duck — at 10
-

The scene was much the sa amee up
and down the coast. The g gunnnerss
would set up shop at the landing with h
the day’s kill in sorted piles o
or hunng
by the feet to drain. They were bou
ug t
and packed in flour barrels, awa t ng
pick-up by steamer for delivery
New York’s restaurants and milliner .
0¢ eacch!
The entire East Coast was marrkeet-
gunned from Maine to Florida, nd
the same thing went on in the is--
d
sissippi and Illinois River Valleys. On
a good day, an industrious shoo ot r
could take 200 ducks with a feew geeesee
tossed in. Snipe and other beach bir s
were gang-shot in “walks” with a daii y
kill of about the same number.
Something had to be done,
felt, and Connecticut led the wa n years before the Supreme Court got
ary through August, ending the spring
hunting of waterfowl. There had been
some local bans prior to this and a
growing public concern to stop the
spring slaughter of our migratory
birds. Nevertheless spring and market
shooting continued elsewhere for the
first federal law of 1913 was declared
unconstitutional.
In 1916 we entered into a treaty
with Canada to protect waterfowl,
but the agreement had few teeth in it,
and the slaughter went on. It wasn’t
until 1918 that an “enabling” act was
passed, affecting the sale of waterfowl.
Even then, as now, it was another two

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 round to approving it and enforce-
ment began. It spelled the doom of
mass market hunting, but it was al-
most too late.
An Old Trade
Marketing of game in America had
been a way of life since the pilgrims
had traded trinkets-for-turkeys with
the Indians, but this country had nev-
er seen commercialism in waterfowl
on the scale it did in the last quarter
of the 19th century.
While we rightly condemn the old
market hunters today, in the light of
our better knowledge, it was not al-
ways thus. America had a long and
great hunting heritage, with the game
belonging to those who could take it
— the supply would never run dry, al-
most everyone said.
The market hunter was both a scoun-
drel and local hero. He ran the social
scale from the infamous Jake Groat,
boasting he could “kill 200 ducks and
a jug of booze a day,” to gentlemen
hunters such as Fred Kimble. The pro-
fessional killed no larger bag than the
sportsman, but he worked at it day af-
ter day, and individually accounted for
vast numbers of birds. Most learned to
keep their mouths and account sheets
closed in public.
As in all trades, some were more
successful than others. The Chesa-
peake Bay battery shooter could aver-
age between $500 and $1,000 a season
with his ready market and high prices
for wild celery-fed canvasbacks. But
the average money-gunner was an un-
skilled, uneducated man with hungry
kids. He fished in summer, trapped in
winter, hunted spring and fall, and
did odd jobs between.
Tools Of The Trade
Equipment was only as good as he could
afford — which often wasn’t much.

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MUSE UM
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ILWAUKE
PHOTO: M

Above — The sink-box, used mostly in the East, was a

devastating device on canvasbacks and particularly onn
redheads. These last would “ball-up” to the point where
e
several birds could be taken with one shot
shot.

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Many shot muzzleloaders well into the
new century. If he got his hands on a
breechloader, he loaded his own shells
and often made himself coarse black
powder of unstable quality.
The Eastern shooter bought Tatham
& Bros, leadshot, while the mid-west-
erner used the output of the Chicago
or St. Louis Shot Tower Co. Bulk pow-
der was whatever local brand was in
favor at the time, its popularity based
more on price than performance.
There were many famous powders
to choose from — Hazard, DuPont,
Acme and Wizard. The more knowl-
edgeable and affluent hunter preferred
Laflin & Rand’s Orange Ducking Pow-
der. It could be had in 6¼-pound kegs
and was thought to be less affected by
dampness than other powders avail-
able. Grain sizes were 1 through 5,
and it was considered the best of long-
range medicine. It was  not  orange in
color — the name originated from the old
Orange Mills in Orange County, NY.
The late ’80s saw a slow changeover
to what was then called “wood” or
white powder, new forms of smokeless
propellants. The English Schultze and
the American Wood Powder were best
known. While giving little smoke and
cleaner to use, all early nitro powders
were unstable and thought by many to
be slower and less powerful than black.
It was the day of Damascus barrels, and
our early market hunter continued to
use black powder for many years after
the advent of smokeless.
Whether using white or black pow-
der, wads were rammed-in two sizes
larger than the bore — 8-gauge wads in
a 10-gauge gun, and with reason other
than preventing gas leakage. With the
brass shells then much in use, it was
common practice to favor one barrel,
usually the more open-bored one, for
the first shot. When one barrel was
fired several times straight, the load in
the other barrel was sure to loosen its
wads, letting shot spill down the bore.
This fault was less prevalent with paper
hulls, but they were more expensive in
the long run than brass; they didn›t
last as long.
Patent crimpers and indenters could
be had for use with brass cases; these
would have prevented normal-size
wads from loosening.
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Wadding could be anything at hand,
or the usual “pink-edge” over-powder
wads and one over-shot card wad. This
thickish top-wad didn›t seem to both-
er patterns to the extent we believe it
does today, and there are many pattern
records left to prove it.
The paper shell was gradually pre-
ferred by the professional, not only
because it held wads tighter and could
be crimped, but also because it was
thought to be a poorer conductor of
heat than brass. In heavy shooting,
guns were often fired so fast the resin
boiled from the soldered rib.
Capt. Adam H. Bogardus, one of the greatest
wingshots America has known. As a market
hunter, he was a legend in his own time, and
long held the title of “Champion Wing Shot Of
America” at trap, glass balls and live pigeons.
Capt. Adam Bogardus tells of this
and other gun heating problems in
his book, Field, Cover & Trapshoot-
ing.5. New York, 1891. First issue, New
York, 1874. The great amount of game
present in the ’80s gave ample chance
to warm a barrel. Listen to old Cap:
“Sometimes flocks of curlew and
plover are so numerous and fly in
such a way that a great number may
be killed in a short time. I shot a place
that had been burned over one after-
noon, and flocks were coming in one
after another. I killed 264 curlew and
plover and got back to Elkhart (Illi-
nois) at sundown. This was done with
a muzzleloader. I believe I could have
taken 500 with a breechloader.”
This early flintlock punt gun weighed 50 pounds, had an 87-inch barrel and a bore of 2¼
inches. Most likely made in this country in the early 1800s, but it has a British lock of earlier
date. Such guns were used as late as 1900 or so, and were not outlawed here until 1916.
Bogardus goes on to say he killed
with his own gun over 6,000 ducks,
geese, cranes, plover and snipe in only
three months’ hunting, His favorite
gun at this time was a 10-bore English
double with 32-inch barrels. It weighed
10½ pounds and was loaded for ducks
with 5 drams powder and only 1 or
11⁄8 ounces of No. 6 shot. The load re-
mained the same for geese except that
pellets of No. 3 size were used.
Such light loads of shot may come
as a surprise to many readers, but it
was about the standard then, and was
believed to give greater velocity and
penetration. The standard 10-gauge
field load of the time was 4½ drams of
powder and 1 ounce of shot.
The modern wildfowler, using
12-gauge magnum loads with up to 17⁄8
ounces of shot, throws a lot more lead
at his birds than did the old market
gunner, on average. Even the 8-gauge
market shooters in the U.S. seldom
used shot loads over 1½ ounces. On
the other hand, Greener — writing in
1892 — considered an 8-gauge gun the
ideal arm for the wildfowler. He strong-
ly recommended his 15-pound double
gun, with barrels 34 to 36 inches long
and full choked, loaded with 2 to 2½
ounces of shot and 7 drams of black-
powder. Shot sizes of 4 or larger were
suggested for best patterning.
The 8-gauge was not rare — the
British made much of it for fowling
— but the American standard for the
two decades preceding 1900 was the
10-gauge. It was thought to be the
smallest gauge suitable for ducking
and was as common in the blind then
as our 12 is today.
Punt And Scull Guns
Nearly all past references to market
hunting mention the punt gun. There
are records of a few used on the East-
ern shores, but there appears to be little
evidence these monsters were wide-
spread in America. Cost alone would
rule out their use by the majority of
working market hunters, the price be-
PHOTO: ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM
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ing as much or more than two or three
top-grade shotguns. Most punt guns

PHOTO: SOUTH DAKOTA DEPT. OF GAME, FISH & PARKS.

were of English make. Both Greener
and Holland & Holland, among others,
Game was plenti-
made breech-loading punters — usu- ful, and large
ally 1½-inch bore and weighing close to bags were the
100 pounds. Some were chambered for rule before the
brass shells 7 inches long and charged great drought of
the early 1930s.
with 3 ounces (not drams) of powder
Before legal limits
plus 1½ pounds of shot. Both smaller were set by state
and larger sizes were made and some or government
behemoths were in the cannon class, decree, many clubs
pushing up to 2 pounds of shot. A few set their own lim-
its, some for only
were elliptical at the muzzle, spreading 50 ducks per day
shot over a great area without thought per gun!
to uniformity of pattern.
Most were rope mounted to the boat, at the flock on the water, then use an- They took great pride in their shoot-
but some used a system of springs or other as they jumped and took flight. ing, and local contests were held to de-
rubber buffers to absorb recoil. Col. Pe- Often 20 to 40 birds could be taken termine the champion. The rules were
ter Hawker and Sir Ralph Payne-Gallw- with only the two guns. Then it was simple: Shoot for a certain length of
ey made them famous in England, but but a matter of finding another rafting time, and on return, the winner was
few of them were used here. flock. the man with the most ducks.
We preferred the scull-boat and a Fred Kimble, who often traveled
battery of two or three shoulder guns. Shooting Contests around to challenge the village cham-
In the ’80s, it was not considered un- True, the early hunter ground-swatted pion, later remarked, “Those matches
sporting to shoot sitting ducks — even many birds, but most were good wing were interesting to me then — more
by gentlemen hunters. Most commer- shots through practice if nothing else. interesting now, because nothing like
cial shooters thought it the best way,
and sculling was the most productive
method of getting within range of raft-
ed birds.
The scull-boat was designed for bay
shooting on open water and was prac-
tically useless around weeds or stumps.
Low and flat in shape, it drew only a
few inches of water, but the sculling oar
needed some two feet of depth to work
properly.
Propelling force was obtained by
working a stern-mounted paddle back
and forth. It shoved the boat ahead
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them will ever again be possible any- the greatest wingshots this country that would reliably kill at 60 yards
where in the world.” Kimble hunted ever produced. Whether or not he instead of the 40 generally consid-
the Illinois River near Peoria in the invented the choke is open to argu- ered the limit for scatterguns of the
fall and the flooded timberlands in ment, but he certainly deserves credit day. He developed a muzzleloading
the spring. for making known its advantages in choked 6 gauge of his own contriv-
Perhaps best known for his claim to America, as Greener did in England. ing and later had a gunsmith named
having invented the shotgun choke, Kimble experimented with the Tonks make a 9-gauge muzzleloader
Kimble was without doubt one of narrowed muzzle until he had a gun choked down hard. Then he went
looking for a duck shooting match.
His first victim was Reese Knapp
of Browning, Illinois, considered
SINK BOXES AND BLINDS one of that state’s finest wingshots.
The sink-box was something Knapp shot the “biggest duck gun in
apart from the scull-boat. Often the country,” a 4-gauge single bar-
called a sneak-box or “float,” rel weighing 16 pounds, one said to
it was a wooden coffin-shaped have accounted for some 60 birds
affair about 6 feet long by 2 with one blast. At the end of the day,
feet wide and only 1½ feet Knapp had only 37 mallards against
deep. Wooden wings or flaps, Kimble’s 128 — and all of them had
6 to 7 feet wide, were hinged been flying birds.
to the box itself, which floated Kimble followed his own advice
with the movement of the that “The price of good shotgunnery
waves. The box was sunk to is constant practice.” He not only shot
almost water level by ballast, and the box opening covered with brush. Decoys, placed about from 100 to 200 shells a day during
the outriders, were often made of cast-iron to help hold the flaps steady in rough water. The duck season but was, like Bogardus,
gunner crouched in the small cockpit and raised up to shoot his birds. He was tended by a a well-known glass ball and live pi-
retrieving boat that stayed at a distance. The sink box was cumbersome, often capsizing dur- geon shooter. Shortly before he died,
ing a blow. But it was effective. Some authorities believe that more redheads and canvasback Kimble was quoted as saying he had
ducks were taken from a sink-box than there are living today. never hunted ducks for the market.
A variant form of the sink box just described was some 5 feet deep, permitting the gunner According to his diary, he killed many
to stand upright in it or crouched a bit. Coamings around the perimeter helped to prevent hundreds of ducks every season — I
shipping water, and these same sides were trimmed with local brush to give the shooters wonder what he did with ’em!
some camouflage. Well, the market hunters are gone
Only the head and shoulders of the gunner appeared above water level when shooting now — legislated out of business long
started and, depending on its height and amount, the brush attached gave fair concealment. ago — perhaps to a Happy Hunting
Some sink boxes of this form were made big enough to hold two men, sometimes more. Ground of their own. Would they have
A sort of grounded sink-box was the point blind, usually a large barrel or hogshead, sunk believed the day would come — as it
flush with the beach. The gunner simply squatted or stood in the barrel and pulled brush over has — when the legal limit on ducks
the opening. and geese is one or two birds? GDTM
Line shooting was once popular along the coast and large bays. A string of boats would
line up, about two gun ranges apart, while either power or sail craft would drive the birds
over the firing line. A good score for such pass-type shooting was two “cans” for three shells, EDITOR’S NOTE:
and bets were made down the line.
John Murphy’s book, American Game Bird Shooting6. New York, 1882. shows an etching of what
Robert K. “Bob” Hinman wrote articles for
was called a “Swan-boat,” a rather large dory, shaped to resemble a gigantic swan. The idea,
a number of outdoor magazines, and he
I imagine, was to float this strange contraption toward birds, leading them to think that it was
also authored The Duck Hunter’s Handbook,
the great-granddaddy of all swans! While such boats may have been used, I’ve never seen a
published in 1974, and The Golden Age Of
mention of them elsewhere. An artist’s whim, maybe?
Shotgunning, published in 1971. Hinman
In the name of commerce — or cupidity — ducks were netted, trapped, and taken on
served as the shotgun editor of Shooting
corn-baited trotlines. One printed report advised getting them drunk on distillery mash so they
Times, the staff editor of Petersen’s Hunt-
could be clubbed. The Indians looked on “fire hunting” as the surest and cheapest way of get-
ing and the host of “Wagner’s Outdoor
ting large bags. Torches were carried into the swamps where geese and swans had bedded for
America” TV show. He also owned and
the night. The birds, mesmerized by the glare, waited to be knocked over with guns or clubs.
operated Bob Hinman Outfitters in Peoria,
Night hunting was common in many places, most especially through the South, but most
Ill., for 25 years. This excerpt, covering
market gunning was pretty much the same type of hunting we know today, except for the
the market hunting trade for waterfowl,
size of the bag.
originally ran in the 1972, 26th anniversary
edition of the Gun Digest Annual.

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300 Below Inc ............... 98 Goodman, Bill ............. 115 Premier Gun Shows
A Gunrunner Auctions ... 103 LLC ............................ 108
Accuñite Sports ............ 96 GunsInternational.com Pursuit Channel ............ 67
American Gunsmithing ..................................... 12 R
Institute ....................... 61 H Ragland, Dan ................ 87
B Handgun Grips ............. 45 Ranch Products ............ 96
Bedlan’s ........................ 96 Harbor Freight Tools Randy’s Custom Riñes
Blue Ridge Knives ........ 99 ............................... 80, 81 ..................................... 99
Brian Clancy ................. 87 High Caliber Gun & Knife Reata Pass Auctions .. 101
BSG Books ................... 98 Shows........................ 110 Recon Ordnance
BTI Tools, LLC .............. 17 Hornady Manufacturing Company ................... 104
Burglar Bomb ............ 100 Co. ............................... 55 Redman’s Riñing .......... 99
C J Richards Micro Fit ...... 101
Carlson, Douglas R....... 96 Jeσ’s Outðtters ....... 95, 96 Rock Island Auction
Central Indiana Gun John Adams & Son, Company ................... 102
Shows........................ 112 Engravers .................... 87
S
Checkpoint Charlie’s K Shuman, Randy ............ 98
................................ 88-94 Kinnear Riñe Company Sig Sauer Inc .................. 3
Chesiak, Dan................. 98 ..................................... 98 Silencer Shop ................. 5
Colorado Gun Collectors L Silver Hill Gunstocks .... 99
Assoc. ......................... 77 L & S Supply ......... 98, 103 Simpson Ltd ........... 97, 98
Conrad and Dowdell... 107 Lakeland Riñe Pistol SnapSafe ...................... 99
Crimson Trace .............. 13 Club - Joe Ruth ......... 113 Sport Shows Promotions
CTK Precision ............. 105 Larry’s Gun Room ........ 97 ................................... 106
D Lindsay, David .............. 95 Springðeld Armory...... 116
D P Murray .................... 96 Loyd Crede ................... 98 Straight Shooters
Daniel Buck Auctions . 8, 9 M Enterprises, LLC ....... 107
David M Rachwal Ltd . 103 M & A Parts Inc ........... 105
Dawson’s Doubles ....... 97
T
Mendiola, Ruben .... 25, 86 Texas Platers Supply ... 99
DeSantis Gunhide......... 11 N
Detemple, Richard........ 96 Trader Keiths ................ 87
NEACA Inc .................. 110 Turnbull Manufacturing
E New York State Arms Co. ................................. 7
Eddie Phemister ........... 97 Coll Assn ................... 111
Egyptian Collectors Newmart Promotions U
Assc Inc..................... 112 ........................... 107, 109 U.S. Money Reserve ..... 31
Ellis, Jack ................ 96, 97 Nightforce USA ............. 65 W
F Niles Gun Show Inc .... 113 We Knife Co., Ltd ........... 2
Ft Sandñat Gun O Wehrly’s Auctions....... 101
Stand ................... 99, 100 Old Barn Auction .......... 21 Whitelaw Enterprises ... 87
G Wiley’s ........................... 87
P
G & G Relics.................. 87 PA Gunsmith School .... 98 William Bohm ................ 99
Gary Reeder Custom Parker Gun Shop .......... 87 Wimer, George.............. 97
Guns ............................ 95 Perry County Firearms World War Supply ........ 49
Gentry Custom LLC .... 100 ..................................... 97 Z
Gibbs Products............. 96 Poulin Antiques and Zurko’s Midwest
Giles, Ray T ................... 97 Auction ........................ 83 Promotions.................. 53
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Occasional last-minute changes may result in ads appearing on pages other than those
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Advertising Info. ........... 39
FFL Dealer Directory ... 112
Air Guns ........................ 87
AMT .............................. 87
Anschutz ....................... 87
ArmaLite ....................... 87
Astra ............................. 87
Benelli ........................... 87
Beretta Handguns ......... 87
Beretta Rifles ................ 87
Beretta Shotguns .......... 87
Browning Handguns ..... 87
Browning Shotguns ...... 87
Browning Rifles ............ 87
Colt Named Model ........ 87
Colt M-1911 & Var........ 87
Colt Auto 22’s ............... 87
Colt Numbered Model ... 87
Colt Single Action ......... 87
Colt Commemorative .... 87
Cooper .......................... 87
Custom Guns ................ 95
Dakota Arms ................. 87
Double Rifles ................ 87
Double Shotguns .......... 87
Drilling & Combin ......... 87
English & European ...... 95
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English Shotguns.......... 95
European Shotguns ...... 87
FN ................................. 87
Fox ................................ 87
Franchi .......................... 87
Freedom Arms .............. 87
Glock............................. 87
H & R ............................ 87
Heckler & Koch ............. 87
High Standard ............... 87
Husqvarna ..................... 87
Interarms ...................... 87
Ithaca ............................ 87
Iver Johnson ................. 87
Kimber .......................... 87
Krieghoff ....................... 87
Lefever .......................... 87
Left-Hand Guns ............. 87
Llama ............................ 87
Luger ............................ 87
Magnum Research ........ 95
Mannlicher Schoenauer . 95
Marlin............................ 95
Mauser Handguns ......... 95
Mauser Rifles ................ 95
Mossberg ...................... 95
Muzzleloader Handguns
for Sale ........................ 95
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Muzzleloader Handguns
Wanted......................... 95
Cartridge Handguns for
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Muzzleloader Long Guns
for Sale ......................... 95
Wanted........................ 96
Cartridge Long Guns for
Sale ............................ 96
Navy Arms .................... 96
Parker ........................... 96
Perazzi .......................... 96
Remington Rifles .......... 96
Remington Shotguns .... 96
Remington Handguns ... 96
Ruger Rifles .................. 96
Ruger Shotguns ............ 96
Ruger Handguns ........... 96
Sako .............................. 96
Savage .......................... 96
Sharps .......................... 96
SKB ............................... 96
L.C. Smith ..................... 96
Smith & Wesson ........... 96
Springfield .................... 96
Springfield Armory ....... 96
Stevens ......................... 96
Steyr ............................. 96
Taurus ........................... 97
Thompson Center ......... 97
Trap, Skeet, Clays ......... 97
Valmet ........................... 97
Walther ......................... 97
Weatherby Shotguns..... 97
Weatherby Rifles ........... 97
Wesson, Dan................. 97
Winchester Rifles .......... 97
Winchester Shotguns.... 97
Winchester Commem ... 97
Military Edged Weapons 103
Accessories • Books • Knives
Auctions • Scopes • Binoculars
Accessories ................... 97
Ammunition .................. 97
Barrels .......................... 98
Binoculars/Telescopes... 97
Books & Magazines ...... 97
Firearms Boxes/Containers
.................................... 98
Cartridge Collections ..... 98
Cases ............................ 98
Clips & Magazines ........ 98
Gun Cleaning Supplies &
Accessories ................ 98
Gun Lists/Collections .... 98
Gun Parts ...................... 98
Gun Safes/Security
Products ....................... 99
Tactical Gear for Sale .. 103
Military Handguns for Sale
.................................. 103
Military Rifles for Sale 103
Military Shotguns for Sale
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Military, Advanced
Handguns for Sale ...... 103
Military, Advanced Rifles
for Sale ...................... 103
Military/Automatic
Firearms for Sale ....... 103
Gunsmith Services ........ 99
Gunsmith Supplies........ 99
Holsters & Leather ........ 99
Hunting Guides ............. 99
Knives ........................... 99
Metallic Sights .............. 99
Miscellaneous ............... 99
Real Estate .................. 100
Reloading Components100
Reloading Equipment .. 100
Scopes, Rings, Bases . 100
Stocks, Wood................ 99
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Taxidermy Supplies ..... 100
Sales & Auctions ........ 101
Show Listings ............. 101
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3000 Air Guns For Sale
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3020 AMT For Sale
3021 AMT Wanted
3040 Anschutz For Sale
3041 Anschutz Wanted
3050 Armalite For Sale
3051 Armalite Wanted
3060 Astra For Sale
3061 Astra Wanted
3080 Auto Mag For Sale
3081 Auto Mag Wanted
3100 A Miscellaneous For Sale
3101 A Miscellaneous Wanted
3120 Baker For Sale
3121 Baker Wanted
3130 Benelli For Sale
3131 Benelli Wanted
3135 Benelli Dealer Prices
3140 Beretta Handgun For Sale
3141 Beretta Handgun Wanted
3150 Beretta Rifle For Sale
3151 Beretta Rifle Wanted
3160 Beretta Shotgun For Sale
3161 Beretta Shotgun Wanted
3170 Brno For Sale
3171 Brno Wanted
3180 Browning Handgun For Sale
3181 Browning Handgun Wanted
3200 Browning Shotgun For Sale
3201 Browning Shotgun Wanted
3220 Browning Rifle For Sale
3221 Browning Rifle Wanted
3225 Browning Memorabilia For Sale
3226 Browning Memorabilia Wanted
3240 B Miscellaneous For Sale
3241 B Miscellaneous Wanted
3260 Charter Arms For Sale
3261 Charter Arms Wanted
3280 Colt Named Model For Sale
3281 Colt Named Model Wanted
3300 Colt 1911 & Variation For Sale
3301 Colt 1911 & Variation Wanted
3320 Colt 22 Auto Pistols For Sale
3321 Colt 22 Auto Pistols Wanted
3340 Colt Numbered Model For Sale
3341 Colt Numbered Model Wanted
3355 SAA 1st Generation For Sale
3356 SAA 1st Generation Wanted
3360 Colt Single Action For Sale
3361 Colt Single Action Wanted
3380 Colt Commemorative For Sale
3381 Colt Commemorative Wanted
3385 Colt Memorabilia For Sale
3386 Colt Memorabilia Wanted
3387 Connecticut Shotgun For Sale
3388 Connecticut Shotgun Wanted
3390 Cooper Arms For Sale
3391 Cooper Arms Wanted
3392 Cowboy Action Sports &
Collectibles For Sale
3393 Cowboy Action Sports &
Collectibles Wanted
3395 Cowboy Action Shooting Guns
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3396 Cowboy Action Shooting Guns
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3400 Custom Handguns For Sale
3401 Custom Handguns Wanted
3420 Custom Rifles For Sale
3421 Custom Rifles Wanted
3430 Target & Varmint Firearms
For Sale
3431 Target & Varmint Firearms
Wanted
3435 CZ For Sale
3436 CZ Wanted
3440 C Miscellaneous For Sale
3441 C Miscellaneous Wanted
3445 Daisy For Sale
3446 Daisy Wanted
3450 Dakota Arms For Sale
3451 Dakota Arms Wanted
3470 Detonics For Sale
3471 Detonics Wanted
3480 Double Rifles For Sale
3481 Double Rifles Wanted
3490 Double Shotguns For Sale
3491 Double Shotguns Wanted
3500 Drilling and Combination For Sale
3501 Drilling and Combination Wanted
3520 D Miscellaneous For Sale
3521 D Miscellaneous Wanted
3540 English/European Rifles For Sale
3541 English/European Rifles Wanted
3550 European Handguns For Sale
3551 European Handguns Wanted
3560 English Shotguns For Sale
3561 English Shotguns Wanted
3570 English/European Hammer Guns
For Sale
3571 European/English Hammer Guns
Wanted
3580 European Shotguns For Sale
3581 European Shotguns Wanted
3590 Competition Shotguns For Sale
3591 Competition Shotguns Wanted
3600 E Miscellaneous For Sale
3601 E Miscellaneous Wanted
3610 FEG For Sale
3611 FEG Wanted
3620 FN For Sale
3621 FN Wanted
3640 Fox For Sale
3641 Fox Wanted
3660 Franchi For Sale
3661 Franchi Wanted
3670 Freedom Arms For Sale
3671 Freedom Arms Wanted
3680 F Miscellaneous For Sale
3681 F Miscellaneous Wanted
3700 Glock For Sale
3701 Glock Wanted
3720 Golden Eagle Nikko For Sale
3721 Golden Eagle Nikko Wanted
3740 G Miscellaneous For Sale
3741 G Miscellaneous Wanted
3760 H&R, NEF For Sale
3761 H&R, NEF Wanted
3780 Heckler & Koch For Sale
3781 Heckler & Koch Wanted
3785 Heckler & Koch Dealer Pricing
3790 Hi-Point For Sale
3791 Hi-Point Wanted
3800 High Standard For Sale
3801 High Standard Wanted
3820 Hopkins & Allen For Sale
3821 Hopkins & Allen Wanted
3840 Husqvarna For Sale
3841 Husqvarna Wanted
3860 H Miscellaneous For Sale
3861 H Miscellaneous Wanted
3880 Interarms For Sale
3881 Interarms Wanted
3900 Ithaca For Sale
3901 Ithaca Wanted
3920 Iver Johnson For Sale
3921 Iver Johnson Wanted
3940 I Miscellaneous For Sale
3941 I Miscellaneous Wanted
3960 J Miscellaneous For Sale
3961 J Miscellaneous Wanted
3970 Kimber of America For Sale
3971 Kimber of America Wanted
3980 Kimber of Oregon For Sale
3981 Kimber of Oregon Wanted
3985 Korth For Sale
3986 Korth Wanted
3990 Krieghoff For Sale
3991 Krieghoff Wanted
4000 K Miscellaneous For Sale
4001 K Miscellaneous Wanted
4020 Lefever For Sale
4021 Lefever Wanted
4040 Left-Hand Guns For Sale
4041 Left-Hand Guns Wanted
4060 Llama For Sale
4061 Llama Wanted
4080 Luger For Sale
4081 Luger Wanted
4100 L Miscellaneous For Sale
4101 L Miscellaneous Wanted
4110 Magnum Research, For Sale
4111 Magnum Research, Wanted
4120 Mannlicher Schoenauer For Sale
4121 Mannlicher Schoenauer Wanted
4140 Marlin For Sale
4141 Marlin Wanted
4160 Mauser Handguns For Sale
4161 Mauser Handguns Wanted
4162 Mauser Rifles For Sale
4163 Mauser Rifles Wanted
4234 Miniatures For Sale
4235 Miniatures Wanted
4236 Mossberg For Sale
4237 Mossberg Wanted
4240 Muzzleloader Handguns For Sale
4241 Muzzleloader Handguns Wanted
4242 Antique Cartridge Handguns
For Sale
4243 Antique Cartridge Handguns
Wanted
4245 Muzzleloader Long Guns For Sale
4246 Muzzleloader Long Guns Wanted
4247 Antique Cartridge Long Guns
For Sale
4248 Antique Cartridge Long Guns
Wanted
4250 Custom & Historic Muzzleloader
For Sale
4251 Custom & Historic Muzzleloader
Wanted
4255 Modern Muzzleloader For Sale
4256 Modern Muzzleloader Wanted
4258 Modern Reproductions For Sale
4259 Modern Reproductions Wanted
4260 M Miscellaneous For Sale
4261 M Miscellaneous Wanted
4280 Navy Arms For Sale
4281 Navy Arms Wanted
4300 N Miscellaneous For Sale
4301 N Miscellaneous Wanted
4320 O Miscellaneous For Sale
4321 O Miscellaneous Wanted
4340 P-38 For Sale
4341 P-38 Wanted
4350 Para Ordnance For Sale
4351 Para Ordnance Wanted
4360 Parker For Sale
4361 Parker Wanted
4380 Perazzi For Sale
4381 Perazzi Wanted
4390 Police Equipment For Sale
4391 Police Equipment Wanted
4400 P Miscellaneous For Sale
4401 P Miscellaneous Wanted
4420 Q Miscellaneous For Sale
4421 Q Miscellaneous Wanted
4440 Remington Rifles For Sale
4441 Remington Rifles Wanted
4458 Remington Memorabilia For Sale
4459 Remington Memorabilia Wanted
4460 Remington Shotguns For Sale
4461 Remington Shotguns Wanted
4480 Remington Handguns For Sale
4481 Remington Handguns Wanted
4490 Rossi For Sale
4491 Rossi Wanted
4500 Ruger Rifles For Sale
4501 Ruger Rifles Wanted
4520 Ruger Shotguns For Sale
4521 Ruger Shotguns Wanted
4540 Ruger Handguns For Sale
4541 Ruger Handguns Wanted
4545 Ruger / Chief A.J. For Sale
4546 Ruger / Chief A.J. Wanted
4547 Ruger Memorabilia For Sale
4548 Ruger Memorabilia Wanted
4560 R Miscellaneous For Sale
4561 R Miscellaneous Wanted
4580 Sako For Sale
4581 Sako Wanted
4600 Savage For Sale
4601 Savage Wanted
4620 Sharps For Sale
4621 Sharps Wanted
4640 Sig Sauer For Sale
4641 Sig Sauer Wanted
4660 SKB For Sale
4661 SKB Wanted
4680 L.C. Smith For Sale
4681 L.C. Smith Wanted
4700 S&W Early Models Pre-1940
For Sale
4701 S&W Early Models Pre-1940
Wanted
4720 Smith & Wesson For Sale
4721 Smith & Wesson Wanted
4730 S&W Performance Center
For Sale
4731 S&W Performance Center
Wanted
4735 Smith & Wesson Memorabilia
For Sale
4736 Smith & Wesson Memorabilia
Wanted
4740 Springfield For Sale
4741 Springfield Wanted
4750 Springfield Armory For Sale
4751 Springfield Armory Wanted
4760 Star For Sale
4761 Star Wanted
4780 Stevens For Sale
4781 Stevens Wanted
4800 Steyr For Sale
4801 Steyr Wanted
4820 S Miscellaneous For Sale
4821 S Miscellaneous Wanted
4840 Taurus For Sale
4841 Taurus Wanted
4860 Thompson Center For Sale
4861 Thompson Center Wanted
4870 Thompson/Contender For Sale
4871 Thompson/Contender Wanted
4880 Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
For Sale
4881 Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays
Wanted
4900 T Miscellaneous For Sale
4901 T Miscellaneous Wanted
4910 Uberti For Sale
4911 Uberti Wanted
4920 U Miscellaneous For Sale
4921 U Miscellaneous Wanted
4940 Valmet For Sale
4941 Valmet Wanted
4960 V Miscellaneous For Sale
4961 V Miscellaneous Wanted
4980 Walther For Sale
4981 Walther Wanted
5000 Weatherby Shotguns For Sale
5001 Weatherby Shotguns Wanted
5020 Weatherby Rifles For Sale
5021 Weatherby Rifles Wanted
5025 Weatherby Memorabilia For Sale
5026 Weatherby Memorabilia Wanted
5030 Webley For Sale
5031 Webley Wanted
5040 Wesson, Dan For Sale
5041 Wesson, Dan Wanted
5060 Wildey For Sale
5061 Wildey Wanted
5070 Henry, Volcanic, Etc. For Sale
5071 Henry, Volcanic, Etc. Wanted
5080 Winchester Rifles For Sale
5081 Winchester Rifles Wanted
5100 Winchester Shotguns For Sale
5101 Winchester Shotguns Wanted
5103 Winchester Commemoratives
For Sale
5104 Winchester Commemoratives
Wanted
5110 Winchester Memorabilia For Sale
5111 Winchester Memorabilia Wanted
5120 W Miscellaneous For Sale
5121 W Miscellaneous Wanted
5140 X Miscellaneous For Sale
5141 X Miscellaneous Wanted
5160 Y Miscellaneous For Sale
5161 Y Miscellaneous Wanted
5180 Z Miscellaneous For Sale
5181 Z Miscellaneous Wanted
ACCESSORIES/SERVICES
5200 Accessories For Sale
5201 Accessories Wanted
5210 Advertising Agency Services
5220 Ammunition For Sale
5221 Ammunition Wanted
5230 Antique & General Collectables
For Sale
5231 Antique & General Collectables
Wanted
5240 Archery Supplies For Sale
5241 Archery Supplies Wanted
5245 Armor/Safe Rooms
5260 Appraisal Services
5280 Barrels For Sale
5281 Barrels Wanted
5300 Binoculars & Telescopes For Sale
5301 Binoculars & Telescopes Wanted
5320 Books & Magazines For Sale
5321 Books & Magazines Wanted
5330 Firearm Boxes / Containers
For Sale
5331 Firearm Boxes / Containers
Wanted
5340 Cartridge Collections For Sale
5341 Cartridge Collections Wanted
5360 Cases For Sale
5361 Cases Wanted
5380 Clips & Magazines For Sale
5381 Clips & Magazines Wanted
5385 Computer and Online Services
5390 Cowboy Action Shooting
Accessories For Sale
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Checkpoint Charlies Online Store 043 RAST&GASSER MODEL 1898 4-1/2” BARREL 8-SHOT
8mm REVOLVER #78257 WITH LANYARD RING,
MATCHING, MILITAY PROOF DATE 1916, EXC. WALNUT
www.checkpointcharlies.com GRIP, GOOD BORE, 80% (W/PROVENANCE) ................ 825
044 BERSA THUNDER 9 HI-CAP 9mm PARA, 4” BARREL,
E1288 Frontage Rd., Waupaca, Wisconsin 54981 EXC. BORE, EXC. CHECKERED BLACK GRIPS, MATTE
BLACK GRIPS, LT.WT. FRAME, 98% (W/PROVENANCE)
....................................................................................... 299
715-258-GUNS (4867) • Fax: 715-258-6945 • Hours 10-5 CST M-F by appointment 045 WALTHER PP .32ACP C/N #757221, 1ST YEAR
PRODUCTION, FINGER EXTENSION MAG, EXC. BORE,
checkpointcharlies@outlook.com HONEST WEAR, UPDATED 90 DEGREE SAFETY, 90% .. 849
046 CITADEL M1911-A1FS .45acp #CIT005920, MATTE
Terms: Money Order, Cashier’s Check, or Credit Cards OK. (3% s.c. on cc). Three-day inspection period on purchases. FINISH, FINE-CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, FRONT & REAR
022 FINNISH LAHTI L35 9mm WITH STOCK LUG #1928, SLIDE SERATIONS, COMBAT SIGHTS, AMBIDEXTROUS
HAND GUNS WWII HARDSHELL HOLSTER, 2 MAGS, LOADING TOOL, THUMB SAFETY, EXTENDED GRIP SAFTY & THUMB
001 ASTRA 600 WaAd20 MARKED 9mm #7909 WITH 2 CLEANING ROD, LOADING TOOL & LEATHER LANYARD, SAFETY, LARGE RING HAMMER, WIDE TRIGGER, NEW &
MAGS & DKK44 WaA195 WWII GERMAN ISSUE SUPER TYPICAL POST WWII MILITARY REWORK, EXC. BORE, UNFIRED, MANUAL, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE) .......... 425
CONDITION HOLSTER, SUPER CONDITION WALNUT 98% ............................................................................. 2200 047 LUGER P08 S/42-1939 9mm #5380o, MATCHING W/
GRIPS, EXC. BORE, APPEARS UNFIRED, MINOR HI-EDGE 023 LUGER P08 1940-42 #7499c, KRIEGSMARINE UNIT MATCHING MAG, EXC. ORIGINAL HOLSTER & E/63 TOOL
HOLSTER WEAR ONLY, 98% (W/PROVENANCE) ........ 1825 MARKED ‘N 4285’ ON REAR GRIP STRAP AND ON (NOT NUMBERED TO GUN) AS BROUGHT BACK BY VET,
002 DWM1917 LUGER LP08 ARTILLERY #8011f, MATCHING MATCHING MAG, MATCHING, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, EXC. BORE, EXC. GRIPS, 97% ..................................... 2500
EXCEPT MAG, WWI RED 9 UNNOD. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, EXC. E/M KRIEGSMARINE MARKED HOLSTER, ORIGINAL 048 COLT OFFICER’S MODEL SPECIAL 6” BARREL .38SPL.
30% STRAW, 85-90% BLUE (W/PROVENANCE) ......... 2750 E/655 TOOL, UNNUMBERED E/655 & CODE 42 ARSENAL #786989, 1951 PRODUCTION, ORIGINAL BROWN PLASTIC
003 BERGMANN MODEL 1896 6.5Bergmann #3412, C/U, REPLACEMENT MAG, COMPLETE ORIGINAL WWII COLT GRIPS, EXC. BORE, EXC. EARLY ADJUSTABLE
GOOD BORE, CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS WITH GERMAN NORDSEE BATTALION RIG, 97% ................. 5900 TARGET SIGHTS, 97-98% (W/PROVENANCE)............... 895
WEAR, NO PITTING, EXC. MARKINGS, BLUING FADED 024 TURKISH KIRIKKALE TUREK Fb. Cap.9mm (WALTHER 049 MAUSER HSC .32acp #928537, WWII MILITARY E/
SOMEWHAT, 80-85% (W/PROVENANCE) ................... 4500 PP .380 CLONE) #862, 1947 DATED, T.C. ORDUSU WaA135 PROOFED, MATCHING, EXC. BORE, NICE
004 WALTHER PPK E/359 WWII MILITARY .32 #297965K, SUBAYLARINA MAHSUS MARKED, BOTTOM MAG WALNUT GRIPS WITH SOME WEAR, EXC. ORIGINAL MAG,
EARLY HI-POLISH, EARLY E/359 PROOF, EXC. BORE, RELEASE, FINGER EXTENSION MAG, EXC. GRIPS, VG 98% BLUE...................................................................... 775
ORIGINAL BROWN GRIP, WEAR AT REAR GRIP BASE, BORE, RARE WALTHER COPY, 97-98% ...................... 1850 050 SPANISH RUSSO-CHINOIO MOD.1912 8mm 7-SHOT
WEAR ON LEFT SIDE OF SLIDE, 85% .......................... 1095 025 KRIEGHOFF LUGER P08 “36” DATE 9mm #4117, D.A. REVOLVER #563, 4-1/8” RIBBED BARREL, LANYARD
005 COLT SINGLE ACTION FRONTIER SCOUT .22 Q-MODEL, PARTIALLY RESTORED, MATCHING EXCEPT #16 FIRING RING, SWING-OUT CYLINDER, EXC. BORE, EXC. GRIPS,
1ST YEAR 1957 PRODUCTION #1067Q, 4-3/4” BARREL, PIN & KRIEGHOFF E/2 MAG #3366, KRIEGHOFF FINE ACTION NEEDS SOME WORK, 90%+ (W/PROVENANCE)
67th FRONTIER SCOUT MANUFACTURED, IN ESSENCE, CHECKERED VON RITZMANN BROWN GRIPS, EXC. BORE, ....................................................................................... 185
A 2-DIGIT COLT, FRAME IN-THE-WHITE, BLUED BARREL/ RESTORED FRAME/TOGGLE/SAFETY, EXC. STRAW, 97- 051 LUGER P08 9mm PERSIAN CONTRACT, LATE 1936, EXC.
CYLINDER/SMALL PARTS, 97% (W/PROVENANCE) ... 1000 98% ............................................................................. 3850 BORE, EXC. PERSIAN CREST OVER CHAMBER, FARSI
006 LUGER P08 1939-42 9MM #8193w, MATCHING, 026 YUGO ZASTAVA MODEL 70 .32ACP #267239 W/ MARKINGS, CORRECT FARSI MARKED MAG, VERY RARE,
ARSENAL RENUMBERED TO MATCH E/655 PROOFED HOLSTER, MATCHING, EXC. BORE, EXC. GRIPS, 3-1/2” 70-80% (W/PROVENANCE) ......................................... 5000
MAG, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 97% ........................... 1595 BARREL, 95-97% (W/PROVENANCE) ............................ 425 052 WALTHER/BYF/CYQ P38 LATE WAR, EXC. GRIPS, EXC.
007 SPANISH “ROYAL” LONG-GRIP .32acp #43425, 5” LONG 027 BERETTA MODEL 1935 7.65mm #506003, ITALIAN BORE, ac ARMORER’S REPLACEMENT UNNUMBERED
MAGAZINE, EXC. GRIPS.XC. BORE, LANYARD RING, 90%+ AIR FORCE LARGE EAGLE ON REAR FRAME, EARLY HI- WaA359 FRAME, BYF44 WaA135 UNNUMBERED SLIDE,
(W/PROVENANCE) ......................................................... 625 POLISH, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 95-97% ................... 850 WaA135 UNNUMBERED LOCKING BLOCK, E/88 CYQ
008 LUGER P08 S/42-1938 9mm #1699i, MATCHING, 028 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SERIES 70 .45AUTO BARREL NUMBERED 9747I, CORRECT LATEWAR
#56392G70, 1977 PRODUCTION, EXC. CHECKERED ARSENAL PUT-TOGETHER LAST DITCH SCARCE VARIANT,
MATCHING MAG, EXC. BORE, EXC. GRIPS W/SAFETY
WALNUT GRIPS W/COLT MEDALLIONS, SILVER TRIGGER, 98-99% ........................................................................ 2000
CHIP, 90% BLUE.......................................................... 1695 053 SMITH & WESSON MODEL SW9F 9mm #PAD8558,
009 KRIEGHOFF LUGER P08 S-CODE #314, MATCHING EXC. BORE, 98% (W/PROVENANCE) ............................. 895
029 DWM AM. EAGLE LUGER MODEL 1900 7.65mm #6124, ONLY MFRD. 1994-1996, NEW IN BOX W/PAPERS, MAG &
W/MATCHING MAG, EXTRA E/2 MAG #484, TOOL & EXC. ACCES............................................................................ 425
KRIEGHOFF HOLSTER, VERY EARLY KRIEGHOFF FAT U.S. MILITARY CONTRACT ‘TEST EAGLE’ EXC. BORE, EXC.
GRIPS, EXC. STRAW, EXC. OLDER HI-QUALITY REPRO 054 S&W MODEL 60 .38SPL. STAINLESS 2” BARREL
GRIPS, EXC. BORE, SOME PITTING ON HIGH EDGES, 5-SHOT SNUBNOSE REVOLVER #R171035 WITH EXC.
85% ............................................................................. 4750 HOLSTER (ONLY HOLSTER THAT WILL MATCH THE
CONDITION OF THIS TEST EAGLE, 96-97% ................ 6500 BROWN LEATHER HOLSTER, ROUND BUTT, EXC. S&W
010 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL COMMERCIAL .45 AUTO CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 99% ........... 625
#c172232, ARGENTINE MARKED “POLICIA FEDERAL”, 030 JAP. PAPA 8mm NAMBU #346, MISSING GRIPS/GRIP
SCREW/BOLT LOCK CAP, MAG #8348 (STICKS IN MAG 055 EIBAR MAB MODEL GZ ECHASA .22 #52811 WITH 4
GOOD BORE, REFURBISHED, KEYES GRIPS, 98% (W/ MAGS TOTAL, 3-1/8” BARREL, WALTHER PPK-SIZE, LTWT.
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 829 WELL), GOOD BORE, 85%........................................... 1200
031 SPANISH PARAMOUNT (RUBY-TYPE) .32acp #23189, FRAME, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 97% (W/PROVENANCE)
011 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL COMMERCIAL .45ACP ....................................................................................... 399
#333163-C,1970 PRODUCTION, LAST YEAR OF C-SUFFIX EXC. BORE, EXC. GRIPS, 90% (W/PROVENANCE) ........ 250
032 BERETTA MODEL 1934 .380 #889623, 1941 DATE, 056 CROWN CITY ARMS MODEL 1911 .45ACP#A05836,
NUMBERING, EXC. BORE, EXC. BROWN COLT HARD STANDARD 5” BARREL, VG BRIGHT BORE, EXC.
RUBBER GRIPS, 99% BLUE (W/PROVENANCE).......... 1450 CROWN RE PROOFED, MATCHING, FINGER EXTENSION
MAG, EXC. GRIPS, VG BORE, 93% ................................ 495 CHECKERED WALNUT DIAMOND GRIPS, HI-POLISH
012 FN BROWNING P35 HI-POWER WaA613 #50512 NICKEL, 99% (W/PROVENANCE) .................................. 750
SLOTTED FOR SHOULDER STOCK, TANGENT SIGHT, 1ST 033 WALTHER PPK .22LR PRE-WAR #922711, EXC. BORE,
EXC. BROWN GRIP, BROWN FINGER EXTENSION MAG, 057 BERETTA MODEL 1935 7.65 #598778, MATCHING, LATE
VARIATION, MATCHING, 85-90%, VG BORE, 2-CORRECT WAR, BLANK SLIDE, MATTE FINISH, EXC. BORE, EXC.
MATCHING, UPGRADED 90 DEGREE SAFETY, 95% .... 1795
WWII MAGS, VG-EXC. BROWN WaA920 JOR 1941 GRIPS, CORRECT FINGER EXTENSION MAG, 99% ....... 650
034 KRIEGHOFF P08 LUGER, 1937 DATE #8682, KRIEGHOFF
HOLSTER ..................................................................... 4000 058 FN BROWNING MODEL 1906 VEST POCKET .25acp
COARSE-CHECKERED BROWN PLASTIC GRIPS, (2) E/2 #984590, EXC. BORE, EXC. ORIGINAL FN LOGO GRIPS,
013 WALTHER P38 ZERO SERIES 9mm #08780, MATCHING
KRIEGHOFF MAGS (NOS. SCRUBBED), GOOD BORE, “1936 REPLACED GRIP SCREW, SOME FRECKLING ON BLUE,
EXCEPT MAG & BARREL, MATCHING GRIPS, EXC. BORE, EGER & LINDE SCHMALKALDEN 1936 E/2” MARKED
EXC. GRIPS, OLD VET NICKEL, FROM WARREN BUXTON 90%+ (W/PROVENANCE) .............................................. 300
KRIEGHOFF HOLSTER, ORIGINAL FINISH, 80%.......... 4100 059 COLT GOVT. “CLARK” LONG SLIDE .45 #327297-C, 6”
COLLECTION, 98%+ ...................................................... 839 035 GAE CHAROLA 5mm SEMI-AUTO BROOMHANDLE-
014 S&W MODEL 581 .357MAG #AAD3659, 4” BLUE BARREL, CUSTOM TARGET, BO-MAR TARGET SIGHTS,
TYPE W/LANYARD RING, SMOOTH WALNUT GRIPS, EXC. EXC. BORE, EXC. CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS W/GOLD
M586-TYPE HEAVY BARREL, COLOR-CASE HAMMER & BORE, EARLY BOTTLENECK CARTRIDGE, VERY RARE,
TRIGGER, EXC. BORE, 96% ........................................... 535 COLT MEDALLIONS, SUPERB ADJUSTABLE TARGET
NO PITTING, BLUE FADED SOMEWHAT, 80-85% (W/ TRIGGER & ACTION, 99% (W/PROVENANCE) ............ 2500
015 S&W .44 DOUBLE ACTION FRONTIER, 5” BARREL, PROVENANCE)............................................................. 2800
LANYARD RING, GOOD BORE, OLD WALNUT GRIPS W/ 060 COLT GOVT. “CLARK” LONG HEAVY SLIDE .45
036 S&W MOD 5946TSW TACTICAL 9mm #BDK6479, EXC. #70G21468, 6” BARREL, FULL LENGTH BO-MAR TARGET
SOME WEAR, OLD RENICKEL, FUNCTIONS & LOCKS UP GRIPS, EXC. BORE, NIGHT SIGHTS, APPEARS NEW AND
WELL, 98% ANTIQUE/NO LICENCE NEEDED ............... 1075 SIGHT RIB, EXC. BORE, EXC. CHECKERED WALNUT
UNFIRED (W/PROVENANCE) ......................................... 375 GRIPS W/GOLD COLT MEDALLIONS, SUPERB TRIGGER &
016 LUGER P08 MAUSER BANNER 1940 E/655 MILITARY 037 KYNOCK GUN COMPANY PATENT MODEL .380
MARKED 9mm #1001x, MATCHING, E/655 UNNOD. MAG, ACTION, 99% (W/PROVENANCE) ................................ 2500
DOUBLE-TRIGGER TOP-BREAK 6-SHOT REVOLVER #556, 061 COLT GOVT. “CLARK” LONG SLIDE COMBAT
EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, DRILLED FOR SEAR SAFETY BUT CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, EXC. BORE, APPEARS VERY
NEVER INSTALLED, SENT TO WEHRMACHT INSTEAD, (KEITHVILLE, LA 71047) .45acp #273031-C, 6” BARREL,
OLD RE-NICKEL, VERY RARE, 90%............................. 1850 EXC. BORE, BO-MAR SIGHTS, EXC. IVORY GRIPS W/COLT
VERY SCARCE VARIANT, 96-97% ............................... 2650 038 HIGH STANDARD SENTINEL R-100 .22 DOUBLE ACTION
017 WALTHER PPK .32acp #270694k, E/359 ACCEPTANCE MEDALLIONS, CUSTOM TARGET, SUPERB ADJUSTABLE
REVOLVER #550119, SWING-OUT CYLINDER, 3” BARREL, TARGET TRIGGER & ACTION, 98-99% (W/PROVENANCE)
STAMP, EARLY HI-POLISH, 1sT CONTRACT, 1st EXC. ORIGINAL CHECKERED PLASTIC GRIP, EXC. BORE, ..................................................................................... 2800
VARIATION WITH E/359 AT REAR OF SLIDE, EXC. 98% ............................................................................... 225 062 COLT WOODSMAN 1ST SERIES MATCH TARGET
BORE, EXC. GRIP, HIGH EDGE HOLSTER WEAR ONLY, 039 T-C CONTENDER .357 MAXIMUM #248428, 10” BARREL, BULLSEYE .22LR #MT8486, 6-5/8” HEAVY BARREL,
95-97% ........................................................................ 3500 RED-DOT SCOPE, SHOULDER HOLSTER, 2-1/2 BOXES OF 1940 PRODUCTION, 2-PIECE PLASTIC EXTENDED COLT
018 SPANISH ARIZMENDI “IDEAL” .32 AUTO #39462, RUBY- AMMO & 2-1/2 BOXES BRASS, T-C RUBBER STOCKS, 98- TARGET GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 98-99% (W/PROVENANCE)
TYPE, MATCHING, CORRECT ‘AG’ MAG, MISSING GRIPS, 99% ............................................................................... 650 ..................................................................................... 1950
SHOOTABLE DARK BORE, 60% (W/PROVENANCE) ...... 129 040 S&W NEW MODEL NUMBER 3 .44RUS.#23791, JAP. 063 REGENT MODEL R200S STAINLESS .45acp #11Y02736,
019 COLT 1911A1 .45acp #1151865, VERY LATE 1943 MFR., CONTRACT NAVAL CREST UNDER FRAME AHEAD EXTENDED AMBIDEXTROUS SAFETY & GRIP SAFETY,
MATCHING, UNNOD. SLIDE, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 93% OF TRIGGER GUARD, 6” BLUE, ORIGINAL VG-EXC. ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER, 3-DOT SIGHTS, HOGUE
..................................................................................... 2350 CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 85% ......... 2750 GRIPS, LARGE RING HAMMER, NEW & UNFIRED (W/
020 JAP. TYPE 94 8mm NAMBU 20.2 DATE #68148, 041 FREEDOM ARMS BFR 83 PREMIER GRADE 78-1/2” PROVENANCE)............................................................... 450
MATCHING MAG, EXC. BORE, VERY LATE WAR, MISSING BARREL STAINLESS .454 CASULL #D14414 WITH 2X 064 MAUSER SVW45 9mm #7173i W/HOLSTER & 2 MAGS,
WOOD GRIPS & 1 GRIPSCREW, EXC. BORE, 85% ....... 495 LEUPOLD STAINLESS SCOPE, JEWELED TRIGGER & MATCHING, FRENCH/GERMAN/BH MARKINGS, EXC. WWII
021 CHINESE “HUNAN” MARKED C96 BOLO BROOMHANDLE HAMMER, EXC. LAMINATE WOOD GRIPS, EXC. BORE, GRIPS & MAG, EXC. BORE, FROM WARREN BUXTON
#50120, MARKED “MADE BY KLEE” OVER CHAMBER, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED (W/PROVENANCE) .......... 2500 COLLECTION, INTERESTING HISTORY, 95-97% ........... 950
MATCHING EXCEPT BOLT & HAMMER/INTERNAL 042 KIMBER DESERT WARRIOR .45acp #K332268, DESERT 065 COLT NEW MODEL .32RF #214, 2-1/4” BARREL, NICKEL,
ASSEMBLY, WALNUT GRIPS W/CHINESE GRIP MARKING, TAN FINISH, 3-DOT NIGHT SIGHTS, BLUE SMALL PARTS, GOOD BORE, GOOD GRIPS, CYLINDER NOT INDEXING
GRAYING PATINA, DARK BORE, EXC. EXAMPLE OF ACCES. MOUNTING RAIL ON FRAME, NEW & UNFIRED, PROPERLY, OTHERWISE VERY GOOD, 75-80% ANTIQUE,
CHINESE MILITARY ARSENAL MANUFACTURING ........ 675 MANUAL, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE)........................... 895 NO LICENSE REQUIRED (W/PROVENANCE).................. 435
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066 WALTHER P38 “GNR” PORTUGESE CONTRACT 9mm 091 SMITH & WESSON MODEL SW1911SC .45ACP 116 FRENCH MAC MODEL 1935S 7.65L #MAC-F1288, EXC.
WITH “GNR” CREST ON RIGHT SIDE OF RECEIVER, PART #JRE4948, 4” BARREL, EXC. CHECKERED ROSEWOOD BORE, SLIDE MARKED “MODELE 1935S M1”, EXC. GRIPS,
OF A VERY SMALL EARLY 1960s SHIPMENT, EXC. BORE, GRIPS & BORE, ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER, 3-DOT SIGHTS, 95% (W/PROVENANCE) ................................................ 395
75-95%, VERY RARE CONTRACT SHIPMENT, HAVE JUST RING HAMMER, EXTENDED GRIP SAFETY, 99%+ (W/ 117 LUGER P08 S/42-1937 9mm #2416n, VG BORE, VG
A VERY FEW ($1000-1250) ......................................... 1000 PROVENANCE)............................................................... 795 CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, DIP BLUE, NO IMPORT
067 BERETTA MODEL 1935 7.65 #587354, 1944 DATE, 092 SPANISH .32LONG 6-SHOT 3-1/2” BARREL REVOLVER MARKS, 97% ............................................................... 1100
MATCHING, 4UT GERMAN ACCEPTANCE STAMP, LATE #162513, HI-QUALITY S&W COPY, ELEPHANT CREST 118 COLT MODEL 1903 HAMMERLESS .32ACP #332120,
WAR MATTE FINISH, EXC. BORE, EXC. GRIPS, CORRECT ON FRAME AND ON GRIP MEDALLIONS, COLOR CASE NICKEL, 1916 PRODUCTION, VG BORE, REPLACEMENT
WARTIME FLATBASE MAG, 9*8%................................. 625 TRIGGER & HAMMER, VERY FINE BORE, 95% (W/ WHITE CHECKERED GRIPS, REPLACED MAG, 97-98% (W/
068 S&W .38 HAND EJECTOR 1ST VARIATION #5XXX, 6” PROVENANCE)............................................................... 250 PROVENANCE)............................................................... 695
NAVY CONTRACT, 1ST GOVT. SHIPMENT W/U.S. NAVY 093 JAP. TYPE 14 8mm NAMBU #70257, 20.5 DATE, 119 ROCK ISLAND ARMORY .45acp #RIA1243670,
ANCHOR PROPERTY MARKS & BRITISH PROOFS, 90%, MATCHING EXCEPT MAG, EXC. BORE, MISSING GRIP MATTE FINISH, GOVERNMENT CONFIGURATION, FIXED
CYL. NOT MATCHED, WALNUT GRIPS EXHIBIT HONEST SCREWS/COCKING KNOB/F.P. RETAINER/EXTRACTOR, MILITARY-TYPE SIGHTS, MILITARY SPUR-TYPE TRIGGER,
WEAR............................................................................. 825 BROKEN F.P., WHITE GRIPS, NO PITTING, DARKENING CHECKERED BROWN PLASTIC GRIPS, APPEARS NEW, NO
069 TAURUS M415 STAINLESS .41MAG 5-SHOT 2-1/2” BLUE .............................................................................. 250 BOX (W/PROVENANCE) ................................................. 399
BARREL SNUBNOSE REVOLVER #YA273496, ORIGINAL 094 COLT GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH .45 #70N38259, 120 REMINGTON RAND 1911A1 .45acp #1787780,
RUBBER GRIP, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED, NO BOX (W/ “CLARK” HEAVY SLIDE CUSTOM CONVERSION, WHITE MATCHING, VG GRIPS, FAIR BORE, LITTLE FINISH
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 695 PEARLITE GRIPS, EXC. BORE, BO-MAR RIB & SIGHTS, REMAINING, VERY SOLID ............................................. 895
070 CYQ P38 9mm #2062u W/DLA1944 WaA BLACK 99% (W/PROVENANCE) .............................................. 2350 121 BERETTA MODEL U22 NEOS .22LR #P12699, STAINLESS
HOLSTER & 2 MAGS, MATCHING, LATE WAR, EXC. CYQ 095 BERGMANN MODEL 10/21 9mmBB #11864, EXC. 6” HEAVY BARREL, RATGET SIGHTS, INTEGRAL SCOPE
GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 97% ............................................. 1000 ORIGINAL SMOOTH WALNUT GRIP, MILITARY PROPERTY MOUNT, HEAVE POLYMER FRAME, EXC. BORE, APPEARS
071 COLT’S GOVERNMENT MODEL CAL. .22LR #LK002837, #3931, EXC. BORE, 98% (W/PROVENANCE) ............... 2500 NEW, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE) ................................. 219
MADE BY CARL WALTHER, MILITARY CONFIGURATION, 096 AUTO ORDNANCE GOVT. MODEL 1911A1 .45ACP
CHECKERED BLACK PLASTIC GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 122 ZASTAVA EZ40 .40S&W #01638, 4-1/4” BARREL,
#E04014, BLUE, BROWN MILITARY-TYPE GRIPS, 3-DOT SIGHTS, RING HAMMER, EXC. GRIPS, MATTE
APPEARS NEW, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE)................. 325 APPEARS NEW, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE)................. 359
072 H&R SELF-LOADING .25acp PISTOL #12138, VERY BLUE, ACCESORY RAIL, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED (W/
097 SAVAGE MODEL 1907 .32acp #53431, EXC. GRIPS, PROVENANCE)............................................................... 299
LATE 1ST VARIATION, 12 SLIDE SERATIONS, FLAT MAG EXC. BORE, EXC. ORIGINAL HI-LUSTER BLUE, 98% (W/
FOLLOWER, GOOD BORE, EXC. GRIPS, COLOR CASE 123 FROMMER MODEL 1910 .32 #3093, 4” BARREL,
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 650 GROOVED WALNUT GRIPS, EXC. WOOD-BASE MAG, GRIP
TRIGGER, FIRE BLUE SAFETY, 97% (W/PROVENANCE) 098 LUGER P08 DWM 1917/1920 ‘E/M’ KRIEGSMARINE &
....................................................................................... 450 SAFETY, EXC. BORE, 90-95% (W/PROVENANCE) ....... 2350
‘N870’ MARKED WITH E/M HOLSTER, MATCHING, EXC. 124 MICHIGAN ARMAMENT CUSTOM COMBAT .45acp #M1-A
073 H&R SELF-LOADING .25acp #8302, 1ST VARIATION, 12 BORE, WOOD BOTTOM MAG, EXC. GRIPS, 85% STRAW,
SLIDE SERATIONS, FLAT MAG FOLLOWER, GOOD BORE, 04000, COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL COPY, ADJUSTABLE
95-97% BLUE .............................................................. 3750 TRIGGER, ADJUSTABLE SIGHTS, HOGUE COMBAT GRIPS,
EXC. GRIPS, 2-1/8” BARREL, COLOR CASE TRIGGER, FIRE 099 MAUSER P38 SLIDE #1743, E/88 CYQ FRAME
BLUE SAFETY, 95% (W/PROVENANCE) ........................ 429 EXTENDED GRIP SAFETY, EXTENDED AMBIDEXTROUS
#1743s W/1962 REWORK MARKING & PROOFS, E/N SAFETY, RING HAMMER, EXC. BORE, APPEARS NEW, NO
074 BYF44 P38 REBUILD, MATCHING, NUMBERED E/135 UNNUMBERED 1961 REWORK DATE BARREL, POSTWAR
BARREL/LUG/SLIDE ASSEM., REPLACEMENT ALLOY BOX (W/PROVENANCE) ................................................. 595
REWORK GERMAN PROOFED, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE,
FRAME NUMBERED TO MATCH, GERMAN WaA-AUSTRIAN 125 SWISS MODEL 1882 7.5mm ORDNANCE REVOLVER
HI-LUSTRE FINISH, NO IMPORT MARKS, FROM BUXTON
BH-FRECH STAR MARKINGS, EXC. BORE, EXC. GRIPS, #32831, 4-5/8” BBL., BUTT FITTED FOR SHOULDER-
COLLECTION, 99% ........................................................ 665
NO IMPORT MARKS, VERY NEAT VARIATION FROM THE 100 API-PAHRUMP DOUBLE STAR .45ACP #RIA849625, STOCK, WALNUT GRIPS, STRAW TRIGGER/HAMMER/
WARREN BUXTON COLLECTION, 99%.......................... 695 EXC. FINE-CHECKERED ROSEWOOD GRIPS, EXC. BORE, LOADING GATE/CYL. PIN/EJECTOR, EXC. BORE, MAY BE
075 HIGH STANDARD CAMP PERRY MODEL .45ACP 3-DOT SIGHTS, MATTE FINISH, APPEARS NEW (W/ UNISSUED, ANTIQUE/NO LICENSE NEEDED, 99% (W/
#HS00434, TARGET GRADE, STAINLESS FRAME, MATTE PROVENANCE)............................................................... 825 PROVENANCE)............................................................... 895
FINISH UPPER & SMALL PARTS, ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER, 101 MAUSER SVW45 P38 9mm #8056i, MATCHING, EXC. 126 FRENCH Mle 1935A .32L #B4123A, WaA251 MARKED,
KENSIGHT MICRO-ADJUST SIGHTS, HOGUE RUBBER WWII LATEWAR GRIPS, EXC. BORE, GERMAN WaA135 EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, POSSIBLY UNISSUED, 99% (W/
GRIPS, TARGET GRADE M1911, EXC. BORE, APPEARS & FRENCH STAR PROOFS, FROM BUXTON COLLECTION, PROVENANCE)............................................................... 795
NEW (W/PROVENANCE) ................................................ 765 98% ............................................................................... 895 127 LUGER P08 BYF42 9mm #3347i, MATCHING, EXC.
076 BROWNING P35 HI-POWER WaA140 #471036 WITH 102 FRENCH LEX .25acp #910, VG GRIPS, VG BORE, 90-95% ORIGINAL CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS & BLACK BASE
ORIGINAL LATEWAR BROWN HOLSTER & 2 CORRECT (W/PROVENANCE) ......................................................... 229 E/37 UNNOD. MAG, EXC. BORE, 97%.......................... 1950
LATEWAR MAGS, EXC. CORRECT BROWN PLASTIC 103 WEBLEY&SCOTT MODEL 1907 .25ACP #16186, EXC. 128 HIGH STANDARD M1911 CAMP PERRY MODEL .45acp
GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 95% ............................................. 1550 BORE, EXC. GRIPS, 97-98% BLUE ................................ 559 #HS00635, MATTE BLUE FINISH, 5” BARREL, CHECKERED
077 LUGER DWM1917 LP08 ARTILLERY #2032f, MARKED WALNUT GRIPS, KENSIGHT ADJUSTABLE TARGET
104 LUGER DWM 1906 NAVY MODEL 9mm #36451
ON SIDE RECEIVER “A.F. STOEGER INC. NEW YORK”, SIGHTS, STAINLESS MAG, ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER, EXC.
W/6” BARREL, UNNOD. ‘GERMANY’ & C/U MARKED
MATCHING EXCEPT MAG, EXC. GRIPS, GOOD BORE, BORE, APPEARS NEW, NO BOX, HAVE 2, (SLIGHTLY
EXC. MAG, OLD REBLUE, VERY SCARCE LUGER, 99% (W/ KRIEGSMARINE SHOULDER STOCK, 100-200 METER
REAR SIGHT, MATCHING, EXC, BORE, ‘GERMANY’ DIFFERENT MARKINGS) (W/PROVENANCE) ................. 765
PROVENANCE)............................................................. 2750 129 SMITH & WESSON MODEL M&P40 .40S&W #DXH6859,
078 S&W MOD 4046TSW TACTICAL .40S&W #BDK6926, MARKED RECEIVER, HAS SOME PITTING, VERY SCARCE
RIG, 85% ..................................................................... 3000 RAILMOUNT AT FRAME FRONT, APPEARS NEW (W/
EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, NIGHT SIGHTS, MANUAL, PROVENANCE)............................................................... 335
APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED (W/PROVENANCE) ............ 379 105 ROCK ISLAND ARMORY MOD. 1911A1 FS .38SUPER
#RIA1362842, MATTE BLUE, SMOOTH WALNUT GRIPS, 130 S&W MOD. 6906 9MM STAINLESS COMPACT #VCH6700,
079 ARMSCOR 45 (M1911) TAC STANDARD .45ACP 3-1/2” BARREL, 3-DOT SIGHTS, WRAP-AROUND COMBAT
#AP240607, SLIDE SERATIONS FRONT & REAR, COMBAT MILITARY SPECS, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED, NO BOX
(W/PROVENANCE) ......................................................... 529 GRIP ADDED, FINGER EXTENSION MAG, EXC. BORE, EXC.
SIGHTS, EXTENDED AMBIDEXTROUS THUMB SAFETY, GRIPS, 99% (W/PROVENANCE) .................................... 459
GRIP SAFETY & SLIDE STOP, LARGE RING HAMMER, EXC. 106 ROCK ISLAND ARMORY M1911A1 FS 9mm #RIA1253130,
MATTE FINISH GOVERNMENT MODEL CONFIGURATION, 131 COLT DIAMONDBACK .38SPL. #D84699, 6” VR BARREL,
CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, APPEARS UNFIRED, NO BLUE IN ORIGINAL BOX, 98% ..................................... 1500
BOX (W/PROVENANCE) ................................................. 529 SPUR HAMMER, FIXED SIGHTS, SMOOTH WALNUT-
TYPE STOCKS, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED, NO BOX (W/ 132 SIG SAUER P220 .45acp #G174536 WITH EXTRA MAG IN
080 STERLING MODEL 400 .380D/A #B10010, 3-1/2”
BARREL, BLUE, VG CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, EXC. PROVENANCE)............................................................... 399 ORIGINAL BOX, 99% ..................................................... 850
BORE, 98% (W/PROVENANCE) ..................................... 229 107 HECKLER & KOCH VP70Z 9mm #86809, APPEARS NEW 133 IVER JOHNSON MODEL 1911A1 GOVERNMENT MODEL
081 STAR MODELO SUPER 9mm LARGO #332084, & UNFIRED, 99%+ (W/PROVENANCE) .......................... 825 .45acp #A000224, MATTE BLUE, EXC. WALNUT GRIPS
CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS W/CHIP IN LEFT GRIP, 108 CROATIAN IMP MODEL PHP MV 9mm COMPACT WITH OWL’S-HEAD LOGO, MIL-SPEC, APPEARS NEW &
WORN BORE, 97% ........................................................ 399 #08869, MATCHING WITH MATCHING MAG, EXC. BLACK UNFIRED, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE) .......................... 429
082 SMITH & WESSON MODEL 49 BODYGUARD .38SPL. CROATIAN MARKED HOLSTER, CROATIAN CREST OVER 134 COMPETITOR CORP. COMPETITOR 6.8 REM. #281107,
#357861, 2” BARREL, BLUE, FLAT-LATCH, ROUND BUTT- CHAMBER, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 98% .................... 425 10-1/2” BARREL BULL-PUP DESIGN, SCOPE MOUNT,
DIAMOND GRIP, EXC. BORE, EARLY 1960s, C&R ELIGIBLE, 109 STEYR M9-A1 9mm #3022002, MATTE BLUE, POLYMER ACCU-TRIGGER, SYNTHETIC STOCK, MATTE BLUE, MAG.
SOME FRECKLING ON LEFT SIDE, 95% ........................ 525 FRAME, 15RD. MAG, NEW&UNFIRED, NO BOX (W/ RESEARCH LONE EAGLE DESIGN, APPEARS NEW, NO BOX
084 VICKERS 1906 9mm DUTCH LUGER #4429, EXC. GRIPS, PROVENANCE)............................................................... 429 (W/PROVENANCE) ......................................................... 475
EXC. BORE, EXC. MARKINGS, MATCHING, UNNOD. MAG, 110 AUSTRIAN GASSER IMPROVED MILITARY MODEL 1873 135 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL .45acp #2845811, BLUE,
40% STRAW, 97% BLUE (W/PROVENANCE) .............. 5000 11mm SERVICE REVOLVER #16023, ENGRAVED HIGH CHECKERED ROSEWOOD DIAMOND GRIPS, 3-DOT
085 S&W 745 .45acp #DVC3474, “IPSC 10th ANNIVERSARY GRADE, FACTORY NICKEL, WHITE BONE FACTORY GRIPS, SIGHTS, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED, NO BOX (W/
1976-1986” 2-TONE COMMEMORATIVE, STAINLESS LANYARD RING, GOOD BORE, 90% ANTIQUE, NO LICENSE PROVENANCE)............................................................... 895
LOWER/BLUED SLIDE, EXC. BORE, EXC. ORIGINAL REQUIRED(W/PROVENANCE) ..................................... 1100 136 GLOCK MODEL 30 SUB-COMPACT .45ACP #SUT020,
CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, 99%+ (W/PROVENANCE) 111 MERIDAN FIREARMS 5” BARREL 5-SHOT .38S&W TOP- NEW IN BOX WITH PAPERS & 2 MAGS ........................ 500
..................................................................................... 1000 BREAK REVOLVER, NICKEL WEAR, EXC. ORIGINAL BLACK 137 GRENDEL P10 .380 AUTO #23159, POLYMER
086 MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER #7000 WITH ORIGINAL OVERSIZE GRIP, EXC. BORE, EXC. ACTION, NO PITTING, FRAME, DOUBLE ACTION ONLY, EXC. BORE, 98% (W/
MATCHING STOCK, FAIR BORE, OLD VARNISH ADDED 60% ............................................................................... 225 PROVENANCE)............................................................... 229
NICELY TO STOCK & GRIPS, EXC. OAKLEAF ENGRAVING 112 GOLD RUSH 6-SHOT .22 CAL PEPPERBOX, HIGH 138 MAUSER C96 BOLO #78222, SCARCE 9mm EXPORT
ON BOTH SIDES OF MAGAZINE, FLOORPLATE & TOP OF QUALITY, NICKLE FRAME, BLUED BARREL AND SMALL CALIBER MODEL, MATCHING, SCARE MAUSER HARD
BARREL, 80% ORIGINAL FIREBLUE ON SMALL PARTS, PARTS, ENGRAVED, ASTRA 1970s PROD., SHOOTS .22 RUBBER GRIPS, POOR BORE, EXC. RESTORATION, 98%
85-90% BLUE OVERALL WITH PROFESSIONAL TOUCH-UP AIR-GUN PELLETS, COMES WITH POWDER MEASURE & ..................................................................................... 1775
OVER ENGRAVED AREAS ............................................ 7000 RAMROD, NO FFL NEEDED, NEW IN BOX, HIGH QUALITY, 139 SIG SAUER P229 .40S&W #AM46124 WITH NIGHT
087 H&R MODEL 950 9-SHOT 5-1/2” BARREL DOUBLE HAVE SEVERAL, DEALER PRICES AVAILABLE .............. 195 SIGHTS & TACTICAL RAIL, 3 MAGS & PAPERWORK, NEW
ACTION .22 REVOLVER, NICKEL, WALNUT GRIP, EXC. 113 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL .45acp #C135335, 1924 IN CASE/BOX ................................................................. 950
BORE, 95% .................................................................... 199 MANUFACTURE, EXC. WALNUT GRIPS, EXC. BORE, MINOR 140 FIOCCHI MOD. MP CAL. 32WC #0762, ADJUSTABLE
088 MAUSER BYF43 P38 9mm #3007f, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. FRONT GRIP STRAP WEAR, 97% (W/PROVENANCE) ..3350 ERGONOMIC GRIP, ADJ. TRIGGER ASSEMBLY, VERY
BORE, POSTWAR P38 MAG, DIP BLUE, VERY FAINT 114 HOPKINS & ALLEN 5-SHOT .32RF SOLID FRAME 2-3/4” HIGH QUALITY, 4-7/8” BARREL, BLUE, APPEARS NEW (W/
IMPORT MARK, 99% ..................................................... 600 OCT BARREL REVOLVER, EXC. GRIPS, GOOD BORE, EXC. PROVENANCE)............................................................. 1100
089 STAR MODEL MI STARFIRE 9mm HI-CAP #1714392, ACTION, 95% (ANTIQUE-NO FFL REQUIRED) ............... 225 141 WALTHER P38 ac45 WaA359 LATEWAR FACTORY
EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 98% (W/PROVENANCE) ........ 350 115 COLT MODEL 1911 .45acp #284239, CUSTOM REBUILD, MISMATCH #4367c, EXC. GRIPS, HAMMER IN-THE-
090 BRITISH “THE CONSTABULARY LARGE FRAME DOUBLE “TRAPPER GUN” MARKED. S&W RED-RAMP/WHITE WHITE, EXC. BORE, EXC. GRIPS, 97-98%..................... 825
ACTION BULLDOG 6-SHOT .450 REVOLVER, 4” BARREL, OUTLINE SIGHTS, SATIN NICKEL FINISH. EXTENDED
LANYARD RING, CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, IN THE SLIDE STOP, GRIP SAFTEY & THUMB SAFETY, PACHMAYR Continued on Next Page
WHITE, GOOD BORE (W/PROVENANCE) ....................... 695 GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 97% (W/PROVENANCE) .............. 1100
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142 CAI ELITE GOVERNMENT MODEL .45acp #CALE450194, 167 FRENCH MAC MODELE 1935S 7.65L #MAC-F 277, EXC. 196 BAYARD MODEL 1908 .32acp #176878, WWI IMPERIAL
MATTE BLUE, RIBBED SLIDE, RING HAMMER, EXTENDED GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 95% (W/PROVENANCE) ................ 375 MILITARY PROOFED, WRONG GRIPS, DARK BORE, 90%
SLIDE STOP, GRIP SAFETY & THUMB-SAFETY, EXC. 168 LASERARMS MODEL 4525FS STAINLESS .45 AUTO ....................................................................................... 225
BLACK GRIPS, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED, NO BOX (W/ #C00538, 5” BARREL, EXC. BLACK GRIPS, RR FRONT & 197 BROWNING P35 SLOTTED/TANGENT WaA613 #44990
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 449 WO REAR SIGHTS, APPEARS NEW, LAZER BASE ONLY (W/ WITH jkh42 HOLSTER & 2 CORRECT WWII MAGS, 1ST
143 COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMER .38ACP #29177, PROVENANCE)............................................................... 399 VARIATION WITH STOCK SLOT & TANGENT REAR SIGHT,
1912 MANUFACTURE, VG-EXC. BORE, FIRE BLUE 169 WEBLEY “WG” ARMY MODEL .455/476 6-SHOT TOP- WaA613 ON TRIGGER GUARD, VG BORE, EXC. GRIPS,
TRIGGER, COLOR CASE HAMMER, EXC. GRIPS, REPLACED BREAK REVOLVER #14584, 6” BARREL, EXC. BORE, CORRECT WWII MAG, MATCHING WITH SLIDE FORCE
MAG, 85% (W/PROVENANCE)..................................... 1150 ORIGINAL BLACK GRIPS W/CHIP ON RIGHT GRIP, MATCHED FROM #45080 TO #44990, 90%................. 3500
144 LUGER P08 ERFURT 1917 9mm #524, BERLIN “TP” LANYARD RING, VERY HI-POLISH COMMERCIAL FINISH, 198 STAR MEGASTAR .45acp #2026421, EXC. GRIPS,
(TECHNICAL POLICE) MARKED, MATCHING INCLUDING GERMAN SILVER FRONT SIGHT, NO PITTING, HONEST EXC. BORE, HI-CAP DOUBLE-STACK MAG, 95% (W/
MAG, EXC. BORE, EXC. GRIPS, 97% ........................... 1650 WEAR, 85% (W/PROVENENCE)................................... 1950 PROVENANCE)............................................................... 450
145 WALTHER PPK WWII POLICE E/C #348920K, MATCHING, 171 WALTHER AC42 P38 #4366, MATCHING WITH 199 DETONICS 45 MKVI STAINLESS SUB-COMPACT .45acp
NICE GRAY GRIP, EXC. BORE, 95% ............................ 1500 MATCHING MAG, EXTRA MAG #4360 (6-NUMBERS OFF) #CR21065, 3-DOT SIGHTS, CHECKERED ROSEWOOD
146 COLT CCO MODEL “COLT GUNSITE MODEL” AND EXC. HARDSHELL HOLSTER, GOOD BORE, EXC. GRIPS W/DETONICS LOGO, EXC. BORE, 99%............... 925
COMMANDER SIZE .45acp #0181GCP, ROSEWOOD- DARK BROWN GRIPS, 97%......................................... 1975 200 SIG SAUER P220 .22LR #G415422, 3-DOT ADJUSTABLE
COLOR CHECKERED DIAMOND GRIPS, EXTENDED GRIP- 173 FRENCH UNIQUE KRIEGSMODELL .32acp #73535, WWII SIGHTS, PACHMAYR COMBAT RUBBER WRAP AROUND
SAFETY & THUMB-SAFTEY, RING HAMMER, ADJUSTABLE GERMAN WaAD20 PROOFED, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, GRIP OVER ORIGINAL GRIP, APPEARS NEW, NO BOX (W/
TRIGGER, COMBAT SIGHTS, MATTE BLUE, EXC. BORE, 97% ............................................................................... 975 PROVENANCE)............................................................... 765
EXC. GRIPS, APPEARS NEW (W/PROVENANCE) ........ 1000 174 S&W MODEL 645 .45acp STAINLESS #TBM1403, EXC. 202 DWM LUGER MODEL 1906 4-3/4” BARREL 7.65mm
147 ROCK ISLAND ARMORY GOVERNMENT MODEL TACT BLACK GRIPS, RR FRONT & WO REAR SIGHTS, APPEARS #1053, PORTUGESE CONTRACT, CORRECT PORTUGESE
2011 .45acp #RIA1306824, 5” BARREL, RAIL MOUNT NEW, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE) ................................. 595 MAG, GOOD BORE & GRIPS, GRIP SAFETY, 90%+ (W/
ON FRAME FORWARD OF TRIGGER, COMBAT SIGHTS, 175 LUGER P08 1937 MAUSER BANNER COMMERCIAL 9mm PROVENANCE)............................................................. 2300
SKELETONIZED WIDE TRIGGER, EXTENDED GRIP SAFETY, #4691v, MATCHING WITH MATCHING MAG, ‘GERMANY’ 204 CHINESE FN BROWNING MODEL 1900 COPY .32
EXTENDED AMBIDEXTROUS THUMB SAFETY, CHECKERED MARKED ON FRAME & MAG, 1ST VARIATION RUST BLUE, AUTO #5856, VERY GOOD COPY/VARIANT, EXC. FN
WALNUT GRIPS, RING HAMMER, MATTE BLACK FINISH, STRAW SMALL PARTS, EXC. BORE, VERY RARE LATVIAN MONOGRAMMED CHEECKERED GRIPS, MISSING
APPEARS NEW, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE)................. 449 MAG, LIGHT PITTING, GRAY FINISH, POOR BORE (W/
CONTRACT LUGER, 85% ............................................. 2500
149 MAGNUM RESEARCH DESERT EAGLE .44MAG PROVENANCE)............................................................... 150
#99200307, 6” BARREL, BLUE, NEW IN CASE/BOX W/2 176 BERETTA MODEL 1935 .32acp #585754, WWII GERMAN
4UT PROOFED, MATCHING, MATTE FINISH, EXC. BORE, 205 COLT 1903 POCKET HAMMERLESS .32acp #440046,
MAGS, PAPERS & ACCES............................................ 1100
EXC. GRIPS, 98-99% ..................................................... 650 1924 PRODUCTION, EXC. COLT LOGO BLACK GRIPS, EXC.
150 INTERARMS WALTHER PPK/S STAINLESS .380
#S156460, NEW IN BOX WITH 2 MAGS, PAPERS & 178 BERETTA MODEL 92FS CENTURION TYPE-M COMPACT BORE, 98-99% BLUE ................................................... 1195
ACCES............................................................................ 750 9mm #BER145650, “WASHINGTON STATE PATROL” 206 CHINESE FN BROWNING 1900 COPY .32 AUTO #21021,
152 ROCK ISLAND ARMORY GOVERNMENT MODEL TACT CONTRACT MARKED, DOUBLE ACTION, 3-DOT SIGHTS, MATCHING, SLIGHTLY HEAVIER FRAME VARIANT,
2011 .45acp #RIA1383533, MATTE BLACK FINISH, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, MATTE FINISH, APPEARS NEW PUSH BUTTON MAG RELEASE AT BOTTOM OF GRIP,
SKELETONIZED WIDE TRIGGER, RING HAMMER, RAIL & UNFIRED, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE)....................... 650 REFINISHED EXOTIC WOOD GRIPS, POOR BORE, IN THE
MOUNT ON FRAME FORWARD OF TRIGGER, EXTENDED 179 BERETTA MODEL 92FS STAINLESS 9MM #BER075541, WHITE (W/PROVENANCE) ............................................. 325
WIDE GRIP SAFETY, CHECKERED MAINSPRING HOUSING, NEW IN BOX WITH 2 MAGS, WALNUT BERETTA GRIPS, 207 COLT GOVT. MODEL 1911 WWI COMMEMORATIVE .45
EXTENDED AMBIDEXTROUS THUMB SAFETY, CUSTOM ORIGINAL GRIPS, PAPERS & ORIGINAL SLEEVE ......... 600 #303-M2, EMBELLISHED SLIDE, COLT REPLACEMENT
BLACK/GRAY COURSE PLASTIC GRIPS, RED HI-VIZ 180 AUSTRIA ISSC M22 .22LR AUTO #AAC121, GLOCK- BLACK GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 80% BLUE.......................... 625
FRONT SIGHT, 2-DOT REAR ADJUSTABLE COMBAT COPY, POLYMER FRAME, ACCES. RAIL ON FRAME 208 VEGA COMBAT MATCH STAINLESS .45acp #2096,
SIGHT, APPEARS NEW, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE) .... 469 AHEAD OF TRIGGER GUARD, APPEARS NEW, NO BOX (W/ MANUFACTURED IN SACRAMENTO, CALIF, EXC.
153 MAUSER C96 WWI COMMERCIAL 7.63X25 PROVENANCE)............................................................... 350 CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, EXC. BORE, EXTENDED
“BROOMHANDLE” #217864, MATCHING, EXC. WALNUT 181 EAA WITNESS .45ACP SEMI-AUTO #AE57761, EXC. THUMB SAFETY, EXTENDED SLIDE STOP, SOLID RIB ON
GRIPS, VG BORE, LANYARD RING, 97% BLUE ........... 1850 BORE & GRIPS, 99% (W/PROVENANCE) ...................... 359 SLIDE, 98% (W/PROVENANCE)..................................... 685
154 RUGER MKII GOV’T. TARGET MODEL .22LR STAINLESS 182 BERETTA MODEL 92FS NICKEL 470th ANNIVERSARY, 209 CHINESE FN BROWNING MODEL 1900 COPY .32 AUTO
KMK-678G #217-42969, 6-7/8” BARREL, CHECKERED #288 of 470, MODEL 9mm #BER069735, HI-POLISH #125053, MEDIUM FRAME VARIANT, MATCHING, EXC.
BRN. LAMINATE RUGER TARGET GRIPS, NEW IN BOX STAINLESS, SIGNATURE IN GOLD ON SLIDE LEFT, GOLD GRIPS, EXC. IN THE WHITE FINISH, WEAK BORE, 95%
WITH TARGET, 2 MAGS & SLEEVE ............................... 525 BAND AROUND MUZZLE, GOLD BERETTA MEDALLIONS ....................................................................................... 475
155 MICHIGAN ARMAMENT COMBAT ELITE .45acp #M10003, IN WALNUT GRIPS, “470 YEARS” IN GOLD ON SLIDE 210 CHINESE FN BROWNING COPY .32 AUTO #1945,
STAINLESS, PORTED SLIDE&BARREL, ADJUSTABLE TOP W/BERETTA LOGO, NEW & UNFIRED, NO BOX (W/ MEDIUM FRAME VARIANT, MATCHING, EXC. CHECKERED
TRIGGER, FITTED & STREAMLINED SLIDE W/MILLET PROVENANCE)............................................................. 1800 WOOD GRIPS W/PALM SWELL AT REAR OF GRIP, 1
REAR SIGHT, RING HAMMER, EXTENDED MAG.RELEASE/ 183 BUSHMASTER CARBON 15 9mm #D12236 IN ORIGINAL REPAIRED CRACK, POOR BORE, IN THE WHITE, EXC.
SLIDE STOP/GRIP SAFETY/THUMB-SAFETY, PACHMAYR BOX WITH 3 MAGS, 7” BARREL, FLASH-HIDER, SLING, CONDITION (W/PROVENANCE) ..................................... 395
GRIP, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED, NO BOX (W/ PICATINNY RAIL, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED .............. 750 211 PARA ORDNANCE 12.45 LDA SUB-COMPACT.45acp
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 795 185 SIG SAUER MOSQUITO CAMO .22 AUTO #F071445 #DC1559, DOUBLE STACK MAG, 3-5/8” BARREL, EXC.
156 S&W MODEL SW40VE .40S&W #RAL0697, STAINLESS THREADED FOR SILENCER, 3-DOT SIGHTS, APPEARS BORE, EXC. BLACK PARA GRIPS, HAMMERLESS STRIKER-
WITH POLYMER FRAME, HI-CAP MAG, EXC. BORE, 99% NEW & UNFIRED, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE) .............. 595 TYPE ACTION, 98% (W/PROVENANCE)......................... 549
....................................................................................... 285 187 SIG SAUER P229 .40S&W #AH15097, 4” BARREL, 3 215 ZEHNA/SUHL MODEL 19 .25ACP #13933, EXC. GRIPS,
157 CHARLES DALY DDA 10-40/45 40S&W COMPACT #DA EXTRA MAGS & MANUAL, HAMMER DROP SAFETY, GOOD BORE, MISSING MAG, 93% ................................ 250
01972, POLYMER FRAME, EXC. BORE, APPEARS NEW & EXC. BORE, WHITE DOT/BAR SIGHTS, 98-99% (W/ 216 S&W STRAIGHT-LINE .22 TARGET #854, 10” BARREL,
UNFIRED (W/PROVENANCE) ......................................... 325 PROVENANCE)............................................................... 865 EXC. BORE & GRIPS, NO BOX, 99% (W/PROVENANCE)
158 TISAS/IAC MODEL 1911A1 .45acp #11Y01095, MATTE 188 SIG SAUER P226 9mm #U399181 WITH EXC. CHECKERED ..................................................................................... 2250
BLUE, MIL-SPEC GOVERNMENT MODEL, APPEARS NEW WALNUT GRIPS, 2 EXTRA MAGS & MANUAL, EXC. BORE, 220 INTERARMS/HUNGARIAN MkII APK .380 #AK05947,
& UNFIRED, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE)....................... 350 HAMMER DROP SAFETY, 99% (W/PROVENANCE) ....... 895 DOUBLE ACTION, EXC. THUMBREST GRIP, EXC. BORE,
159 SIG SAUER P556 .223 SWAT #TP001839 WITH QUAD 189 MAUSER HSC .32 #885908, WWII POLICE E/L MARKED, APPEARS NEW, 99% (W/PROVENANCE) ...................... 285
RAIL, 3 MAGS, 9” BBL., FLASH-HIDER, SIG SAUER SCOPE, MATCHING, EXC. BROWN PLASTIC WWII GRIPS 221 CASPIAN ARMS M1911 GOVERNMENT STAINLESS
NEW IN PADDED CASE ................................................ 1850 (SCARCE), EXC. BORE, NICE ORIGINAL MAG, SMALL .45ACP #51856, BLUE SMALL PARTS, CHECKERED
160 MAUSER HSC .32 WWII LUFTWAFFE CONTRACT IMPORT MARK ON FRAME, 90% .................................. 725 ROSEWOOD DIAMOND GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 98-99% (W/
#822996, E/135 PROOFED, EXC. BROWN LUFTWAFFE 190 COLT MODEL 1908 .380 POCKET HAMMERLESS PROVENANCE)............................................................... 665
CONTRACT CDC43 DROOP E/7 THEUERMANN PAT. #108814, 1931 MFR., EXC. CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS 222 I.A.I. JAVELINA 10mm STAINLESS GOVERNMENT
HOLSTER & 2 MAGS, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 99% . 3450 WITH COLT MEDALLIONS, EXC. BORE, EXC. 2-TONE MAG, MODEL #J02405, ADJUSTABLE SIGHTS & TRIGGER,
161 WEBLEY & SCOTT MKIII COMMERCIAL .38 TOP-BREAK SOME SMALL SPOTS OF LIGHT PITTING FORWARD OF EXTENDED SLIDE STOP & SAFETY, FACTORY WRAP
REVOLVER #8003, HI-LUSTRE COMMERCIAL FINISH, CHAMBER AREA, 90% (W/PROVENANCE) .................. 1000 AROUND GRIP, 99% (W/PROVENANCE) ..................... 1000
EXC. GRIPS, GOOD BORE, BRITISH RETAILER MARKED 191 REISING .22 AUTO TARGET PISTOL #11072, PATENT 223 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1911-A1 .45acp #WW74353,
ON TOP-STRAP “R.RAMSBOTTON 81 MARKET ST. DATED 1916 AND 1921, 6-3/4” BARREL, FRONT SIGHT MILITARY SPECIFICATION FEATURES & PROPER PARKED
MANCHESTER”, MID-1890s PRODUCTION, FADING BLUE FINISH, DIAMOND PATTERN CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS
ADJUSTABLE FOR HFIGHT, REAR SIGHT ADJUSTABLE
IN PLACES, NO PITTING, ANTIQUE, 50-60%................. 895 WITH “U.S.” CENTERED IN BANNER, APPEARS NEW (W/
162 NORINCO MODEL 1911A1 .45ACP #401431, EXC. FOR WINDAGE, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, STRAW
HAMMER, 80% (W/PROVENANCE) ............................... 780 PROVENANCE)............................................................... 650
BORE. LARGE RING HAMMER, ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER, 225 CZ 100 9mm #A9754 IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH 2 MAGS
EXTENDED GRIP SAFETY, COARSE CHECKERED TAN 193 SPANISH FAC 7-SHOT 8mm LARGE FRAME VELO DOG-
TYPE REVOLVER, 1924 DATE, 3” BARREL, GERMAN AKah & ACCES., MANUAL, ADJUSTABLE 3-DOT SIGHTS, EXC.
GRIPS, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED (W/PROVENANCE)
RETAILER MARKED, ROUND BUTT, LANYARD RING, BORE, 99% .................................................................... 300
....................................................................................... 599
163 RUGER SUPER SINGLE SIX .22MAG #60-04308, EARLY DOUBLE ACTION, EXC. BORE, EXC. GRIP, EJECTOR KNOB 226 ROCK ISLAND GOVERNMENT MODEL LOWER
3-SCREW MODEL, 6-1/2” BARREL, 1969 MFR., EXC. BORE, MISSING, POLISHED TRIGGER & HAMMER, BRIGHT #RIA849624 WITH CEINER PLATINUM CUP .22LR
VG-EXC. GRIPS, APPLIED MATTE FINISH, EXC. 99% (W/ BLUE, 90% (W/PROVENANCE) ...................................... 325 CONVERSION KIT UPPER, BLUE, CHECKERED WALNUT
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 429 194 CASPIAN ARMS 1911 MODEL #55039, 2-TONE, GRAY/ DIAMOND GRIPS, AS NEW (W/PROVENANCE) ............. 429
164 NORINCO M1911A1 .45acp AUTOMATIC #305573, GREEN LOWER W/ACCES. RAIL, ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER, 227 METRO ARMS AMERICAN CLASSIC 1911-A1
EXC. BROWN PLASTIC MILITARY-TYPE GRIPS, BLUE, KLARGE RING HAMMER, NOWLIN .45 BARREL, NOVAK’S GOVERNMENT MODEL .45acp #A04713, EXC. MILITARY
APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE) ADJUSTABLE FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS AND MAG, LARGE SPECS, CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, EXC. BORE,
....................................................................................... 549 RING HAMMER, SMOOTH FANCY WALNUT GRIPS, MATTE FINISH, VERY NICE, APPEARS NEW, NO BOX (W/
165 LUGER P08 C.C.C.P. CHAMBER MARKED RUSSIAN LARGE BUTTON MAG RELEASE, EXTENDED GRIP SAFETY PROVENANCE)............................................................... 429
MILITARY REWORK #46, WWII REWORK PROOF MARK & THUMB SAFETY, VERY TRICK CUSTOM CASPIAN, 228 SIG ARMS GSR MODEL STAINLESS .45acp #GS02973,
USED 1941-1947, MATCHING EXCEPT TAKEDOWN LEVER, APPEARS NEW, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE)............... 2995 RAIL MOUNT UNDER FRAME FORWARD OF TRIGGER,
UNNOD. WOOD BOTTOM MAG, RUSSIAN STAR PROOF 195 PO MODEL 1911 9X25 STAINLESS CUSTOM RACE GUN RING HAMMER, CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, EXC. BORE,
ON RIGHT SIDE OF CHAMBER, EXC. BORE, NO IMPORT #PH5902, STAGGERED HICAP-TYPE MAG, EXTENDED MAG ADJUSTABLE SKELETONIZED TRIGGER, RING HAMMER,
MARKS, SCARCE VARIANT, 98% (W/PROVENANCE) . 3000 RELEASE & GRIP SAFETY, EXTENDED AMBIDEXTROUS EXTENDED THUMB SAFETY, EXTENDED WIDE GRIP
166 MAUSER C96 7.63mm #332140, WWI IMPERIAL SAFETY, PROPOINT SCOPE, LARGE RING HAMMER, SAFETY, 3-DOT COMBAT SIGHTS, APPEARS NEW, NO BOX
PROOFED WITH ORIGINAL STOCK/HOLSTER SMOOTH/TIGHT ACTION, CUSTOM BUILT, MUZZLE- (W/PROVENANCE) ......................................................... 850
(UNNUMBERED), LANYARD RING, EXC. BORE, EXC. BREAK, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 90% (W/PROVENANCE)
GRIPS, EXC. FIREBLUE, 97% ...................................... 2450 ..................................................................................... 1500 Continued on Next Page
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229 SIG SAUER P239 9mm COMPACT #SA139763, 2-TONE
STAINLESS SLIDE/MATTE BLUE FRAME & SMALL PARTS,
NIGHT SIGHTS, EXC. BORE, APPEARS NEW, NO BOX (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 650
230 PEIPER-MELIOR NEW MODEL .25acp #2814 WITH GRIP
SAFETY, TOP EJECT, GRIP WEAR, CRACK IN RIGHT GRIP,
GOOD BORE, 85% (W/PROVENANCE)........................... 325
232 DGC CUSTOM GUNSMITHING HARTFORD MODEL 1911
.45acp #EMF00039, WALNUT CHECKERED DIAMOND
GRIPS, FINE TRIGGER, HIGH QUALITY ......................... 465
234 METRO ARMS AMERICAN CLASSIC COMMANDER .45acp
#AI0027, 4” BARREL, SKELETONIZED RING HAMMER,
ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER, MATTE FINISH, 3-DOT SIGHTS,
EXTENDED SAFTIES & SLIDE STOP, EXC. CHECKERED
WALNUT GRIPS, APPEARS NEW (W/PROVENANCE).... 429
236 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL MkIV/SERIES 70 BLUE
9mm STEYR #70S50484, COLT GOLD MEDALLIONS IN
CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, EXC. BORE .................. 1500
237 THOMPSON AUTO ORDNANCE ZG-51 “PIT BULL” .45acp
#AOC62181, INTEGRAL MUZZLEBREAK, RING HAMMER,
WRAP AROUNG RUBBER GRIP WITH AUTO ORD.
MEDALLIONS, EXC. BORE, APPEARS NEW, NO BOX (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 500
239 ITALIAN BRIXIA MODEL 1912 9mm #D11, EXC. BLACK
GRIPS W/EAGLES, LANYARD RING, GOOD BORE, 95% (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................. 2250
240 S&W MODEL 5906 STAINLESS 9mm #TZW5547, 4”
BARREL, EXC. HOGUE GRIPS, EXC. BORE, DOUBLE
ACTION, AMBIDEXTROUS HAMMER DROP SAFETY, 95%+
(W/PROVENANCE) ......................................................... 375
241 TAURUS PT945 STAINLESS .45acp #NQK49748 IN
ORIGINAL BOX W/ACCES., EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 3-DOT
SIGHTS, 99% ................................................................. 329
242 ITALIAN GLISENTI 9mm #Q1788, EXC. CHECKERED
WALNUT GRIPS, CHECKERED GRIP SAFETY, FROSTED
BORE, NICKEL MAG, 97-98% (W/PROVENANCE) ....... 1750
243 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL .45 #CGP0197, LIMITED
PRODUCTION “COLT GUNSITE PISTOL” ELECTROLIS
NICKEL, SLIDE SERATIONS AT FRONT & REAR, EAGLE ON
SLIDE, ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER, COMBAT-TYPE SIGHTS,
LARGE RING HAMMER, EXTENDED SAFETY & GRIP
SAFETY, ROSEWOOD DIAMOND GRIPS, EXC. BORE, 99%+
(W/PROVENANCE) ....................................................... 1075
246 T-C CONTENDER 7mm T/CU EXC. 10” BLUE BARREL
ONLY W/SIGHTS............................................................ 185
LONG GUNS
250 MAUSER 98 WEHRMANN’S GEWEHR 8.15X46R
COMMERCIAL TARGET RIFLE #4499, REARLY
1900s-1930s, MICRO-ADJUST TANGENT SIGHT,
MILITARY SPEC RIFLE, EXC. BORE, WALNUT STOCK,
SOME NICKS IN WOOD, EXC. BLUE, C/N C/B C/U PROOFS,
95% (W/PROVENANCE) ................................................ 925
251 RUGER 10-22 .22 #115-99902 BICENTENNIAL WITH
PERIOD BUSHNELL 3X-7X CUSTOM .22 SCOPE, BARREL
MARKED “MADE IN THE 200TH YEAR OF AMERICAN
LIBERTY”, EXC. 97-98% WALNUT STOCK, 99% BLUE . 295
252 MAUSER 98K 147-1940 SAUER&SOHN-SUHL 8X57
#213r, MATCHING EXCEPT BOLT, EXC. BORE, EXC.
CHECKERED WALNUT SPORTER STOCK W/FORE-END TIP
& GRIP-CAP, LYMAN IDEAL MICRO ADJUST RECEIVER
SIGHT, FINNISH MADE CUSTOM TRIGGER, NBE STAMPED
IN BARREL CHANNEL, HI-POLISH BLUE, VERY FINE
SPORTER, 98% ............................................................. 495
253 FN MODEL 48/1950 8X57 CARBINE #2791, 18” BARREL,
MATCHING, LARGE QUEEN WILHELMINA CREST OVER
CHAMBER, MUZZLE COVER NUMBERED TO GUN, ROD &
SLING, BOLT/BUTTPLATE/MAG FOLLOWER IN THE WHITE,
HI-QUALITY COMMERCIAL-TYPE WOOD & METAL FINISH,
98-99%, THE BEST ...................................................... 1095
254 SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 #153729, SEDGLEY CUSTOM
REBUILD, MATCHING NUMBERED BOLT, 1” DIA.-22” LONG
.30-06 MATCH BARREL WITH SEDGLEY MARKING ON TOP
OF BARREL, EXC. BORE, WALNUT STOCK W/BEAVERTAIL
FOREARM, CHEEKPIECE & SEDGLEY GRIPCAP, EARLY
TASCO HI-QUALITY 24X40 MATCH SCOPE W/EXTERNAL
MOUNT ADJUSTMENTS, 95-97%................................ 1875
255 WINCHESTER MODEL 77 .22LR SEMI-AUTO RIFLE
#57087, LATE 1950s PRODUCTION, NICE ORIGINAL
FINISH WALNUT STOCK WITH SOME WEAR, EXC. BORE,
97% BLUE...................................................................... 239
256 ARGENTINE F.M.A.P. MAUSER MOD. 1909 7.65arg.
CAVALRY CARBINE #007279, EXC. WALNUT STOCK
#006643, EXC. BORE, RECEIVER STILL IN-THE-
WHITE, EXC. CREST OVER CHAMBER, BOLT #B7298,
EXC. OVERALL, 85-90% NICE CLEAN FINISH (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 435
257 WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SPORTER VARMINT .223
#G1895139, 26” HEAVY BARREL, UNFIRED, NEW IN
BOX-OLD STOCK, TASCO 36X44 TARGET SCOPE
INCLUDED ..................................................................... 795
258 BUSHMASTER XM15-E25 .223 #BFI513523, 16” FLUTED
BARREL, QUAD RAIL FOREARM, COLLAPSABLE STOCK,
FLAT-TOP, FOLDING SIGHTS, BAYO-LUG, 30RD. MAG,
NEW IN BUSHMASTER HARDCASE............................. 1200
259 WINCHESTER MODEL 1300 12GA. 2-3/4” OR 3”
#L3158943, “DUCKS UNLIMITED” MARKED, 28” VR
WINCHOKE BARREL, MATTE BLUE, CAMO STOCKS,
95% ............................................................................... 265
261 DOUBLE STAR STAR-15 9mm #DS36189, 32 ROUND
MAG, FLAT-TOP RECEIVER, FLIP-UP REAR SIGHT, 16-
1/2” BARREL WITH FLASH-HIDER INCLUDED, EXC. BORE,
APPEARS NEW, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE)................. 750
262 SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND .30-06 WWII
COMMEMORATIVE #WW1510, 24K GOLD-PLATED TRIM,
HI-LUSTRE BLUE & STOCK FINISH, FROM AMERICAN
HISTORICAL SOCIETY, NO BOX, APPEARS UNFIRED (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................. 3150
263 BUSHMASTER XM15-E2S #L2811934, 16” BBL.
CONVERTED TO .45acp, NO MAG OR FEED BLOCK, NEW
(W/PROVENANCE) ......................................................... 500
264 REMINGTON MODEL 10 12GA. #116118, 30” FULL,
SOLID RIB, MATCHING, BOTTOM EJECTION, NICE
WALNUT STOICKS WITH MINOR CHIPPING AT RECEIVER
JUNCTION, GUN METAL GRAY, NOT PITTIED, VG BORE
....................................................................................... 225
265 BROWNING SUPERPOSED 12GA 26-1/2” IC/M #51386,
BELGIAN MFR., EARLY ROUND KNOB PISTOL GRIP,
CHECKERED HI-GLOSS STOCK WITH SOME MINOR
DINGS, EXC. BORES, 98% BLUE (W/PROVENANCE) .. 1750
266 DTA, INC. SRS .338LM/LAPUA #DTAI000012, 10X65Z-A
SCOPE, MUZZLEBREAK, PICITINNY RAIL FOREARM,
DETACHABLE MAG, EXTRA MAG, MANUAL, EXTRA SCOPE
MOUNT, WRENCH, MATCH TRIGGER, BULLPUP DESIGN,
ADJUSTABLE BUTTSTOCK, VERY EARLY RIFLE, APPEARS
NEW & UNFIRED, EXQUISITE (W/PROVENANCE) ....... 5900
267 WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 GRADE 1 .45LC #NT0879
IN ORIGINAL WINCHESTER BOX, ENGRAVED RECEIVER,
24-1/12” ROUND BARREL, STEEL CRESCENT BUTTPLATE,
WALNUT STOCKS, 5 SMALL DINGS IN BUTTSTOCK, 100%
BLUE, APPEARS UNFIRED............................................. 949
268 BUSHMASTER XM15-E2S #L281761, 16” BARREL,
CONVERTED TO .40S&W, NO MAG OR FEED BLOCK, NEW
(W/PROVENANCE) ......................................................... 500
269 CHINESE SKS 7.62X39 WITH 25RD. MAG, RED-DOT
SCOPE, SKELETONIZED SYNTHETIC CAMO STOCK,
AFDJUSTABLE CHEEKPIECE, FLASH-HIDER, EXC. BORE,
VERY NICE CUSTOM SKS, 95% .................................... 325
270 BUSHMASTER MODEL XM15-E2S #L281231,
CONVERTED TO 9mm, NEW, NO MAG OR FEED BLOCK (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 450
271 P17 INFIELD .30-06 #580493 WITH 3-9X40 SCOPE,
LEUPOLD MOUNTS & RINGS, WALNUT SPORTER
STOCK, HI-LUSTER BLUE, STREAMLINED FLOORPLATE,
BLACK FORE-END TIP & GRIPCAP, RED RECOIL PAD,
ACTION ALTERED TO COCK ON OPENING, VERY SMOOTH
TRIPPER, A LOT OF WORK IN THIS ONE, 95% ............. 475
272 OHIO ORDNANCE/COLLECTORS CORNER MODEL
1918A3 7.62X51/.308, VERY EARLY SERIAL #394, WITH
ONE MAG, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED (W/PROVENANCE)
..................................................................................... 4350
273 HESS ARMS HAR-25 LOWER WITH SSK IND. 270WSM
UPPER & BURRIS 4.5-14X50 SCOPE, STAINLESS HEAVY
BARREL, FLOATED FOREARM, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED
(W/PROVENANCE) ....................................................... 1150
274 T-C ENCORE PRO-HUNTER .204RUGER #S9794, 28”
STAINLESS/FLUTED BARREL, SYNTHETICK STOCKS,
2-6 COMPACT SCOPE, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 795
275 T-C ENCORE PROHUNTER 28” STAINLESS/FLUTED .30-
06 BARREL ONLY WITH 2-6 COMPACT SCOPE, 99% ... 329
276 T-C ENCORE 24” .45-70 BLUED BARREL ONLY, APPEARS
NEW & UNFIRED ........................................................... 279
277 SPIDER FIREARMS FERRET 50 BOLT ACTION RECEIVER
#29 ALONG WITH 30” .50BMG BARREL, HEADS[PACE
GAGES AND 6” MUZZLEBREAK, USES AR PLATFORM
LOWER, NEW KIT ........................................................ 1200
278 J.C. HIGGINS 103.16 .22LR BOLT ACTION (MARLIN
MOD.25) WITH FACTORY PEEP SITE, MISSING FEED
SPRING, EXC. BORE, 95% (W/PROVENANCE) .............. 125
279SAVAGE MODEL 10ML-II .50 CAL. #M042998, CAMO
STOCK ACCU-TRIGGER, FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS, TAPPED
FOR SCOPE, BLUE, NEW IN BOX W/ACCES. & PAPERS
(BLACK POWDER-NO LICENSE REQUIRED)................ 1149
280 STEVENS/SAVAGE MODEL 62 .22LR SEMI-AUTO RIFLE
#0389212, EXC. BLACK SYNTHETIC STOCK, SILVER
TRIGGER, SILVER SAVAGE MEDALLION IN GRIP-CAP,
EXC. BORE, 99%............................................................ 129
282 BARRETT M468 AR-TYPE 6.8mm #B50452 WITH
FOLDING SIGHTS, ACCESSORY RAILS, MUZZLEBREAK/
FLASH-HIDER, APPEARS NEW & POSSIBLY UNFIRED (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................. 1450
283 DPMS A-15 #F017311K LOWER WITH .50BMG SINGLE
SHOT CONVERSION UPPER, 36” BARREL & 7-1/2”
MUZZLEBREAK & BIPOD, 98% (W/PROVENANCE)..... 1500
284 BROWNING BAR II .338 WIN MAG #137NM04480, EXC.
WOOD, EXC. BORE, APPEARS NEW, NO BOX ............. 1050
285 BUSHMASTER XM15-E2S .450 BUSHMASTER
#BF1533787, FLAT-TOP, VENTED TARGET HANDGUARD,
3-9X40 SCOPE, EXC. BORE, 99% (W/PROVENANCE) ... 895
286 DAISY LEGACY MODEL 2202 .22LR BOLT ACTION
#A80023544, BLACK SYNTHETIC STOCKS, 19” OCT. BBL.,
10-ROUND DETACHABLE ROTARY MAG, 90% ............. 200
287 EXCAM FILLIPIETTA “TOMMY” PPS/50 .22LR #8740
WITH 50 ROUND DRUM MAG, 16-1/4” BARREL, APPEARS
NEW (W/PROVENANCE) ................................................ 395
290 MARLIN MODEL 1894 .25-20 #435537, EARLY RIFLE,
24” ROUND BARREL, EXC. BORE, EXC. WOOD, TRACES OF
COLOR CASE ON RECEIVER, NO PROVISION FOR SCOPE,
1893 PAT. DATE, 90% BLUE (W/PROVENANCE)......... 1495
291 REMINGTON MODEL 7 .243 #7617369 W/REDFIELD 2-7
WIDEFIELD SCOPE, 12” L.O.P. YOUTH STOCK, MAG-NA-
PORTED BARREL, 80-85% BLUE ON TRIGGER GUARD &
FLOORPLATE, 95% OVERALL (W/PROVENANCE)......... 525
292 SAFETY HARBOR FIREARMS SHTF 50 RAPTOR CAL.
50BMG BOLT ACTION ON S&W M&P 15 FRAME #SP90676,
WITH DETACHABLE MAG, MUZZLEBREAK, PICATINNY
RAIL, 26” BARREL, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................. 2450
295 BUSHMASTER XM15-E2S #L187967, 16” BARREL, .22LR
CONVERSION KIT INSTALLED, 99% (W/PROVENANCE)
....................................................................................... 499
297 WARDS WESTERN FIELD MODEL SB30A (STEVENS 520)
26” I.C. VR 12GA. #11386, EXC. CHECKERED WALNUT
STOCKS, EXC. BORE, DECELERATOR PAD, EXC. REFINISH,
99% ............................................................................... 249
298 I.A.B. CAPE OUTFITTERS M1874 .45-70 BUFFALO RIFLE
#43241, 30” OCTAGON BARREL, CHECKERED WALNUT
STOCKS, COLOR CASE RECEIVER/HAMMER/LEVER,
DOUBLE-SET TRIGGERS, OPEN SIGHTS, EXC. BORE,
TAPPED FOR RECEIVER SIGHT, EXC. BORE, 97% ........ 695
300 BERETTA MODEL A400 EXCEL (J40CJ28) 20GA.
#XA123251, NEW & UNFIRED IN HARDCASE WITH ALL
PAPERS & ACCES........................................................ 1395
301 REMINGTON 722 .222 #408854, 30” STAINLESS HEAVY
BARREL, BUSHNELL 6-18 SCOPE W/ADJUSTABLE FRONT
& REAR LENS, HEAVY LAMINATED WALNUT STOCK, 22LB.
CUSTOM ‘TABLE GUN’, 95% (W/PROVENANCE)............700
302 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1A .308 #111400 W/BIPOD,
VERY HEAVY/WIDE WALNUT STOCK, DRILLED FOR SCOPE
BUT NO SCOPE PRESENT, BELIEVED TO BE SNIPER OR
MATCH GRADE, EXC. BORE, 95% (W/PROVENANCE) .2250
305 AUTO ORDNANCE THOMPSON 1927A1 .45acp #V1182,
VIETNAM WAR COMMEMORATIVE, GOLD TRIM &
EMBELLISHMENTS, MILITARY-TYPE BLACK SLING, EXC.
BORE, 95% (W/PROVENANCE) ................................... 1500
306 WINCHESTER MODEL 70 .223 WSSM #G2518307,
SYNTHETIC STOCK, 22” BARREL, MATTE BLUE FINISH,
2-7 SCOPE, NEW, NO BOX (W/PROVENANCE) .............. 495
309 MAUSER MODELO 1895 7X57 #C6448, CHILEAN
CONTRACT, EXC. CREST & MARKINGS, EXC. BORE, EXC.
WOOD, NOT MATCHING, 90% (W/PROVENANCE) ........ 349
311 RUGER RSM MAGNUM .458 LOTT #750-07062, EXC.
BORE, NEW AND UNFIRED, NO BOX (W/PROVEVANCE)
..................................................................................... 1450
312 POLISH K98A 8X57 #73332, MATCHING EXCEPT
BARREL BANDS & MAG FOLLOWER, EXC. WALNUT
STOCK, VG BORE, BOLT IN THE WHITE, 95% BLUE RIFLE
(W/PROVENANCE) ....................................................... 1000
313 HESS ARMS MODEL HBR50 BOLT ACTION SINGLE
SHOT.50BMG. #TGHBR1099 W/LAMINATED THUMBHOLE
STOCK, PAD, MUZZLEBREAK, EXC. BORE, APPEARS NEW
& UNFIRED (W/PROVENANCE) ................................... 1675
314 SAVAGE 93R17 .17HMR #0201018 WITH 4X SCOPE,
SYNTHETIC STOCK, EXC. BORE, 99% ........................... 250
315 HARRIS GUNWORKS M-96 SEMI-AUTO .50 BMG #51151
WITH BIPOD, 29” BARREL, MUZZLEBREAK, SCOPE &
MOUNTS, EXC. BORE, 98% (W/PROVENANCE) .......... 5750
319 MAUSER 98K “DRP” (DEUTCH REICHS POST) 8X57
#51312, EXC. BORE, EXC. STOCK, DUFFLE-CUT,
MATCHING EXCEPT ROD, 97-98% BLUE .................... 2350
320 ITHACA MODEL 37 12GA., 28” PLAIN WITH POLYCHOKE,
EXC. WOOD, EXC. BORE, CHECKERED WALNUT
BUTTSTOCK, ‘TOOTSIE-ROLL FOREARM, 95%............. 249
321 EMF SHARPS .45-70 CARBINE, 22” BARREL, COLOR
CASE RECEIVER, MATTE BLUE BARREL, EXC. BORE, EXC.
WALNUT STOCK, 98-99% (W/PROVENANCE)............... 625
324 GAZELLE SPA300 12GA. OVER/UNDER, 28” VENT RIB
WITH CHOKES #01S15209, EXC. CHECKERED WALNUT
STOCK & FOREARM, DOUBLE TRIGGERS, EXTRACTORS,
APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED (W/PROVENANCE) ............ 339
325 WINCHESTER MODEL 94 .30-30 26” ROUND BARREL
RIFLE #954395 WITH BUTTON MAG, 1925 PRODUCTION,
CRESCENT BUTTPLATE, 50% RECEIVER BLUE, 95%
BARREL BLUE, FINISH WEAR ON STOCK WITH FEW
SCRATCHES, SWIVEL HOLE IN BUTTSTOCK 2” FROM TOE,
GOOD BORE, 85% OVERALL ......................................... 825
326 SPANISH MAUSER LA CORUNA MODEL 1943 8X57
#D3526, MATCHING EXCEPT BOLT, SOMEWHAT DARK
BORE, EXC. EUROPEAN WLNUT STOCK, 80-85% (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 299
328 LEINAD/COBRAY CM-11 9mm CARBINE #94-0017345,
17” FINNED BARREL, VENTED FRONT HANDGUARD,
SKELETAL BUTTSTOCK, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 429
329 LEINAD/COBRAY TM-11 9mm THOMPSON SMG
COPY CARBINE #94-0017901, SKELETAL BUTTSTOCK,
VERTICAL THOMPSON-TYPE FRONT PISTOL GRIP &
17” FINNED BARREL, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 449
331 RUGER AMERICAN .223 #695-50260, 22” BARREL, EXC.
BORE, FACTORY GREEN SYNTHETIC STOCK, DETACHABLE
MAG, THREADED FOR SILENCER, APPEARS NEW, NO
BOX................................................................................ 439
332 SPIDER ARMS FERRET 50 .50BMG #AC2009465 WITH
MUZZLE BREAK, STAINLESS BARREL, BIPOD, ROCK
RIVER ARMS LOWER, PAD, AMMO & 6-24 BUSHNELL
ELITE 4200 TACTICAL SCOPE, AS NEW ...................... 2150
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336 WINCHESTER MODEL 70 .25WSSM #g2527186 WITH
3-9 SCOPE, MATTE BLACK FINISH, SYNTHETIC STOCK,
BLIND MAGAZINE, APPEARS NEW & UNFIRED (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 495
341 BUSHMASTER XM15-E2S .45PROFESSIONAL(CALIBER)
#L178701, 18-1/2” BARREL, EXC. BORE, AS NEW (W/
PROVENANCE)............................................................... 825
343 SIG SAUER M400 .223 (AR-M4 TYPE) #20C082578
WITH SIG CP1 SCOPE, 16” BARREL, FLASHHIDER,
COLLAPSIBLE STOCK, SLING & PADDED CASE, APPEARS
NEW & UNFIRED ........................................................... 675
345 WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CLASSIC SPORTER .338WIN.
MAG. #G315770 WITH LEUPOLD-TYPE MOUNTS & RINGS,
TIGER-STRIPE CHECKERED WALNUT STOCK, CONTROL
FEED, PISTOL GRIP CAP, EXC. BORE, FACTORY ORIGINAL,
98% ............................................................................... 650
347 F.N. MAUSER MODEL 1930 8X57 #H9482, GREEK
CONTRACT, MATCHING, LARGE GREEK CREST OVER
CHAMBER, EXC. STOCK WITH NO MARKINGS & VARNISH,
EXC. BORE, 93% (W/PROVENANCE) ............................. 775
348 PEDERSOLI ROLLING BLOCK .45-70 #R02155 WITH
UNERTL-TYPE 3/4” TUBE 28” LONG SCOPE, 30”
HALF OCTAGON/HALF ROUND BARREL, COLOR CASE
RECEIVER, BRASS TRIM, 97% (W/PROVENANCE) ..... 1125
349 AR-STONER .450 BUSHMASTER COMPLETE AR
UPPER, 19” STAINLESS/PORTED BARREL, DETACHABLE
HANDGUARD, VENTED FREE-FLOATED HANDGUARD,
APPEARS UNFIRED ....................................................... 495
HOLSTERS & RELATED- SALE PRICES!
492 NORWEGIAN MODEL 1914 .45 AUTO BLACK HOLSTER,
BELT, TRIPLE MAG POUCH, SHOULDER STRAP & ACCES.
RING, COMPLETE UNISSUED RIG, SUPERB CONDITION,
HAVE 3........................................................................... 125
493 NORWEGIAN CONTRACT WALTHER P38 VG-EXC. BLACK
THEUERMANN PAT. HARDSHELL HOLSTER ................... 35
494 LUGER P08 EXC. WWI REWORK BLACK COMMERCIAL &
POLICE HOLSTER .......................................................... 195
495 COLT 1911A1 VIETNAM ERA VG-EXC. BLACK LEATHER
‘BOLEN LEA PROD.’ MKD. HIP HOLSTER ........................ 35
496 BERGMANN MODEL 1910/21 VG-EXC. BROWN HOLSTER
WITH SHOULDER STRAPS, VERY SCARCE & DESIREABLE
HOLSTER ....................................................................... 950
497 NORWEGIAN CONTRACT WALTHER P38 THEUERMANN
PATENT POSTWAR HOLSTER, NEW & UNISSUED ......... 85
498 FEMARU P37 CDC41 E/7 VG CANVAS HOLSTER WITH
LEATHER FLAP, MAG POUCH & PIPING SOME WEAR ON
CANVAS TOE & RESTITCH ON BELT LOOP ................... 229
499 LUGER MODEL 1900 OR 1906 4-3/4” BLACK VG-EXC.
NAVY-TYPE HOLSTER WITH SHOULDER STRAP, DOUBLE
MAG POUCH & PROVISION FOR CLEANING ROD, VERY
EARLY 1900s MFR......................................................... 500
500 WALTHER P38 LATEWAR POLICE VG-EXC. HARDSHELL
HOLSTER, BROWN ERTATZ HOLSTER BACK, BLACK
ERSATZ MAG POUCH, BALANCE OF HOLSTER BLACK
LEATHER, NO MARKINGS, VERY RARE, FROM WARREN
BUXTON COLLECTION ................................................... 750
501 LUGER P08 1937 DATE VG-EXC. BLACK WaA HOLSTER,
PERIOD RESTITCH ON BELT-LOOP TOP, NICE SOLID
HOLSTER ....................................................................... 199
502 WALTHER P38 LAST DITCH EXC. BLK. HARDSHELL
HOLSTER WO/LIFT-STRAP PROVISION, PART PIGSKIN,
MARKED “A.FISCHER BERLIN2 1944”, VERY RARE, FROM
WARREN BUXTON COLLECTION ................................... 700
503 LUGER P08 EXC.+ WaA727 1939 DATE BROWN
HOLSTER, WHITE STITCHING, EXCEPTIONAL .............. 325
504 BROWNING P35 HI-POWER EXC. GERMAN
MILITARY&POLICE POSTWAR HARDSHELL HOLSTER .. 75
505 WALTHER MODEL 9 EXC. BROWN PEBBLEBRAIN
HOLSTER WITH SNAP CLOSURE, GERMAN’S INFO UNDER
FLAP .............................................................................. 125
506 SWEDISH HUSQVARNA MODEL 1907 EXC. BLACK 1940
DATE HOLSTER W/ORIGINAL NICKEL HANGERS ........... 35
507 COLT SAA ARMY 7-1/2” BARREL EXC. BROWN EARLY
1900s ABERCROMBIE & FITCH MARKED HEISER
HOLSTER ....................................................................... 250
508 WALTHER PPK BLACK UNMKD. WWII VG-EXC.
BREAKAWAY HOLSTER ................................................... 85
509 F.N. BROWNING M1910 BLACK BELT HOLSTER, ALSO
FITS WALTHER PPK, VG-EXC., 9 STITCHES BROKEN IN
MAG POUCH .................................................................... 30
510 MAUSER C96 “BROOMHANDLE” 5.5” BARREL LIGHT
BROWN WWII ERA HOLSTER, PERIOD BELT LOOP REPAIR
ON ONE BELT LOOP, OTHERWISE EXC. ........................ 375
511 WALTHER P38 CXB4 BLACK PEBBLEGRAIN BREAKAWAY
HOLSTER, UNISSUED, HAVE 2 ...................................... 200
512 WALTHER P38 GERMAN WWII BLACK BREAKAWAY-
TYPE UNISSUED HOLSTER WITH WWII GERMAN POLICE
EAGLE & MARKINGS ON BACK, HAVE 5 ....................... 169
513 WALTHER P38 CXB4 BROWN VG-EXC. BREAKAWAY
HOLSTER, FROM WARREN BUXTON COLLECTION....... 265
514 LUGER P08 EXC. BLACK dlu1943 WaA841 HOLSTER
WITH WHITE STITCHING, RARE DATE & EXC. .............. 425
515 COLT 1903 POCKET HAMMERLESS U.S. GENERAL
OFFICER’S UNISSUED BLK. HOLSTER .......................... 225
516 SAUER 1913/1930/BEHORDEN ‘POLICE E/B ROBERT
LARSON, BERLIN, 1938’ MARKED UNISSUED BROWN
HOLSTER ....................................................................... 185
517 BROWNING MODEL 1910 MILITARY OR POLICE
HARDSHELL WWII-TYPE UNISSUED BLACK HOLSTER,
ALSO FITS M1955 ........................................................... 65
519 WALTHER P38 DKK44 EXC. BLACK HOLSTER W/WHITE
STITCHING, SMALL PIN HOLES IN FLAP ...................... 125
520 WALTHER MODEL 8 VERY EXC. BROWN LIGHT-DUTY
HOLSTER, ALSO SERVES AS POCKET/PURSE POUCH . 135
521 NORWEGIAN MODEL 1914 UNISSUED BLACK NAVAL
HOLSTER ......................................................................... 80
522 NORWEGIAN MODEL 1914 .45 AUTO EXC. BROWN WWII
HOLSTER ....................................................................... 225
523 WALTHER PP BLACK EXC. M&P TYPE FLAP HOLSTER
WITH SPARE MAG POUCH AND HAMBURG POLICE-CREST
ON BACK .......................................................................... 55
524 WALTHER P38 “BML44” WaA BLACK PEBBLEGRAIN
BREAKAWAY HOLSTER, UNISSUED, HAVE 7................ 225
525 BROWNING P35 HI-POWER VG-EXC. BROWN POSTWAR
HARDSHELL M&P HOLSTER ........................................... 75
526 CANADIAN INGLIS HI-POWER EXC. 1944 DATE CANVAS
HOLSTER W/CLEANING ROD .......................................... 89
527 WALTHER P38 EXC. BLACK JLN1943 WaA145 BLACK
HARDSHELL HOLSTER .................................................. 250
528 WALTHER P38 GXY1944 BLACK BREAKAWAY HOLSTER,
EXC. UNISSUED CONDITION, HAVE 3 ........................... 225
529 S&W M&P 40C SAFARILAND EXC. BLACK POLYMER P.D.
HOLSTER, SUADE LINED, PIVOTING PISTOL RETENSION
LOCK, VERY HIGH QUALITY ............................................ 30
530 WALTHER PP BROWN DRGM/AKah MARKED HOLSTER
WITH LARGE SA CREST ON FLAP AND CORRECT ‘BOBBED’
CLOSURE STRAP, VERY SCARCE, VG ONLY................. 600
531 WALTHER PPK VG-EXC. BROWN DRGM/AKah MARKED
HOLSTER, SOME SCUFFING, EXC. & SERVICEABLE ..... 150
532 LUGER LP08/P08 5-6” BARREL M1906 EXC. BLACK
REPRO HARDSHELL HOLSTER W/SHOULDER SHOULDER
STRAP ............................................................................. 49
533 SWEDISH LAHTI M40 EXC. BLACK HOLSTER, “F14” &
CROWNS MARKED ON BACK & INSIDE, BRASS HANGERS
ON BACK (OILER NOT INCLUDED) .................................. 35
534 WALTHER P38 JHG42 VG/EXC. HOLSTER UTILIZING
RIVOTS INSTEAD OF STITCHING, VERY RARE VARIANT,
SOME HONEST WEAR, FIELD REPAIR STITCHED IN ONE
LOOP TOP, FROM WARREN BUXTON COLLECTION ..... 325
535 MAUSER 1934/HSC KRIEGSMARINE-TYPE UNMKD. EXC.
BROWN HOLSTER ........................................................... 95
536 CZ38/P39(t) 1939 DATE MAKER MARKED MINTY BLACK
HARDSHELL HOLSTER, WHITE STITCHING, APPEARS
UNISSUED ..................................................................... 600
537 LUGER P08 VG BLACK 1939 DATE WaA HARDSHELL
HOLSTER, 3 HOLES IN HOLSTER BACK ........................ 200
538 LUGER MODEL 1906 6” NAVY EXC. ORIGINAL HOLSTER,
CLEANING ROD, UNIT MARKED BOARD STOCK #8001a,
SHOULDER STRAPS & MAG POUCH, COMPLETE RIG
..................................................................................... 5000
539 SAUER 38H BROWN JHG41 WaA BREAKAWAY HOLSTER,
“SAUER 7.65” MARKED INSIDE, VERY SCARCE HOLSTER,
EXC.+ ............................................................................. 350
540 WALTHER PP VG-EXC. BLACK 1950s-60s M&P
HOLSTER, HAVE 3 ........................................................... 25
541 CZ 27 EXC. BLACK LATEWAR RB NO. MARKED WWII
HOLSTER ....................................................................... 115
542 LUGER LP08 ARTILLERY REPLACEMENT LEATHER
STOCK BOOTS, HAVE 8 ..................................................... 9
543 SAUER 1930/BEHORDEN/1913 EXC. BLACK 1941 DATE
POLICE E/B MARKED HOLSTER, UNISSUED, THE BEST
....................................................................................... 195
544 WALTHER MODEL 5 EXC. PLUS BROWN WWII HOLSTER/
POCKET/PURSE POUCH ................................................ 150
545 WALTHER PPK EXC. PLUS BROWN WWII POCKET/
PURSE POUCH/HOLSTER, SUPERB .............................. 135
546 SAUER/MAUSER/WALTHER/POCKET AUTO EXC. BROWN
1942 DATE POLICE E/B MARKED HOLSTER, UNISSUED
....................................................................................... 200
547 TOKAREV TT33 VG-EXC. BROWN LEATHER MILITARY
HOLSTER ......................................................................... 35
548 SAUER 38H/WALTHER PP/WWII GERMAN POLICE
BROWN POCKET PISTOL HOLSTER, LATE WAR E/B PROOF
MARK, APPEARS UNISSUED, EXC.+ ............................. 190
549 BERETTA 1934/35 WWII GERMAN PATTERN GRAY/
GREEN BREAKAWAY HOLSTER, EXC.++ ....................... 165
550 GLOCK 17 EXC. POLICE HOLSTER, POLYMER, BY
FOBUS/ISRAEL ................................................................ 20
551 LUGER P08 EXC. BLACK WaA 1938or1939 HARDSHELL
HOLSTER W/WHITE STITCHING & GI BELT-HANGER ... 139
552 WWII EXC. GERMAN POCKET-AUTO HOLSTER, BROWN
PEBBLEGRAIN, KRIEGSMARINE-TYPE, MADE FROM
RECLAIMED LEATHER, SCARCE VARIANT, EXC. ............ 90
553 KRIEGHOFF LUGER P08 E/2 MARKED VG-EXC. BLACK
HOLSTER ....................................................................... 800
554 WALTHER P38 BLACK HARDSHELL HOLSTER WITH
HORSE/HORSHOE CREST ON CLOSURE TAB, HI-QUALITY,
FROM WARREN BUXTON COLLECTION ........................ 350
555 WALTHER P38 fkx4 BLACK BREAKAWAY VG HOLSTER,
FINISH SOMEWAHAT DULL, OTHERWISE NICE ............ 125
556 WALTHER P38 EPF42 BLACK HARDSHELL HOLSTER
REWORKED FROM LUGER, VERY RARE, FROM WARREN
BUXTON COLLECTION ................................................... 350
557 WALTHER P38 1943 DATE WaA BLACK VG-EXC.
HARDSHELL HOLSTER W/WHITE STITCHING .............. 240
558 LUGER P08 EXC. BROWN 1918 DATE HOLSTER W/
CLEANING ROD PROVISION, REWORKED FROM
ARTILLERY MODEL LP08 HOLSTER ............................. 175
559 LUGER P08 KRIEGHOFF MANUFACTURED, E/2
LUFTWAFFE MARKED VG BLACK HOLSTER.................. 500
560 WALTHER P38 LYO WaA77 EXC. BROWN LATEWAT
HARDSHELL HOLSTER, SOME SCUFFING & SCRATCHES,
BUT VERY NICE ............................................................. 300
561 WALTHER P38 LYO WaA77 MARKED VG-EXC. BROWN
HARDSHELL HOLSTER .................................................. 240
562 LUGER P08 EXC. BROWN PREWAR COMMERCIAL
“STOEGER, NEW YORK” MARKED HOLSTER ................ 350
563 WALTHER PPK EXC. BROWN BREAKAWAY HOLSTER,
EXTRA WIDE FLAP TO PROTECT EXTENSION MAG ........ 45
565 ROTH STEYR/STEYR 1912 HARDSHELL HOLSTER WITH
PIPING AROUND FLAP EDGE, RESTITCH AT CLOSURE
STRAP, OTHER WISE EXC. BROWN LEATHER .............. 350
566 E.GERMAN VOPO P38 EXC. BLACK BREAKAWAY-TYPE
HOLSTER, MAKER & MILITARY MARKED..................... 100
567 ASTRA 300 BROWN ‘GFG1943’ WaA HOLSTER,
UNISSUED, SUPERB...................................................... 295
568 LUGER P08 1937 DATE WaA EXC. BLACK HARDSHELL
HOLSTER KRIEGSMARINE UNIT MARKED “S.S.T.106”
(SCHIFFS STAMM #106) CORRECTLY MARKED ON FLAP
....................................................................................... 325
569 BROWNING MODEL 1910 EXC. BROWN MILITARY FLAP
HOLSTER W/SPARE MAG POUCH ................................... 75
570 BERGMANN 1908 OR 1910/21 EXC. BROWN 1912
DATE HOLSTER W/BELT LOOPS & D-RINGS, SPARE MAG
POUCHES, STEEL TOE, ORIGINAL, EXC. ..................... 1250
571 LUGER P08 EXC. BROWN “KERN KLAGER & CLE NEU
ULM 1918” WWI HOLSTER ........................................... 250
572 CHINESE MILITARY MAUSES C96 BOLO ‘BROOMHANDLE’
EXC. BROWN LEATHER HOLSTER W/PROVISION FOR 2
STRIPPER CLIPS OF AMMO ............................................ 45
573 MAUSER C96 BROOMHANDLE 5.5” BARREL EXC.
BROWN HOLSTER, OPEN-TOP WITH PISTOL RETAINING
STRAP, APPEARS COMMERCIAL, NO PROOFS .............. 95
574 FN BROWNING M1922 PREWAR-WARTIME DUTCH
CONTRACT EXC. BLACK HOLSTER, ALSO WWII GERMAN
USE, HAVE 2 .................................................................... 85
575 SWEDISH HUSQVARNA MODEL 07 .380 EXC. BROWN
HOLSTER, HAVE 4 ........................................................... 15
576 FN BROWNING P35 HI-POWER BLACK M&P PRE/POST-
WAR EXC. HOLSTER, HAVE 2.......................................... 85
577 COLT/S&W/ETC. BROWN VG-EXC. MEDIUM FRAME
4” REVOLVER HOLSTER BY BRAUER BROS., ST.LOUIS
“MOOSE BRAND” ............................................................ 30
578 COLT 1911A1 ‘SEARS’ MARKED M1916 HIP HOLSTER,
EXC., DYED BLACK .......................................................... 35
579 MAUSER C96 “BROOMHANDLE” VG 5.5” BARREL WWII
BROWN LEATHER HOLSTER MADE FROM RECLAIMED
LEATHER ....................................................................... 175
580 LUGER P08 1938 DATE E/M KRIEGSMARINE EXC. BLACK
WWII GERMAN NAVY MARKED HOLSTER WITH WHITE
STITCHING..................................................................... 450
581 S&W VICTORY MODEL/COLT COMMANDO VIETNAM
ERA UNISSUED BLACK HIP HOLSTER ............................ 50
582 BUCHEIMER EXC. BROWN LEATHER HOLSTER FOR 8-9”
BARREL MED. FRAME ..................................................... 30
583 LUGER MODEL 1906 NAVY REPRO BLACK HOLSTER
W/SHOULDER STRAP, EXC. ............................................ 49
584 COLT MODEL 1892 VG-EXC. BROWN ‘ROCK ISLAND
ARSENAL 1908’ MARKED HOLSTER, UNIT MARKED.... 115
585 COLT MODEL 1892 .38 D.A. VG-EXC. BROWN REVOLVER
HOLSTER WITH BRASS TOE RING, ‘ROCK ISLAND
ARSENAL 1909’ AND UNIT MARKED............................. 125
586 ASTRA 400/STAR B BROWN WWII BREAK-A-WAY-TYPE
HOLSTER, TOE MISSING, PERIOD BREAK-A-WAY FLAP
RESTITICH, OTHERWISE EXC. & SERVICEABLE ............. 55
587 LUGER P08 cdg44 WaA101 1944 DATE BLACK HOLSTER,
VERY LATE WAR & VERY RARE DATE/VARIANT. SUPPLE,
BUT POOR QUALITY LEATHER. EXTENSIVE SURFACE
CHECKING IN LEATHER, VERY HARD TO FIND ............. 185
588 COLT GOVT. MOD. EXC. BROWN LEATHER CAMO
THUMBREAK HOLSTER, DBL.MAG.POUCH & RIFLE SLING
BY RANGER LEATHER GOODS, E.CAMDEN, ARK............ 50
589 LUGER P08 1938 DATED EXC. BLACK WaA HOLSTER,
WHITE STITCHING, SOLID & ORIGINAL, RETAINS EXC.
HARDSHELL SHAPE ...................................................... 265
590 LUGER LP08 BROWN HOLSTER & DOUBLW MAG POUCH
REPRO SET ...................................................................... 59
591 KRIEGHOFF LUGER E/2 MARKED EXC. BLACK HOLSTER,
SHOWS MINOR SCUFFING FROM CARRY & SOME MINOR
SURFACE CRACKING FROM AGE .................................. 850
592 LUGER P08 EXC.+ BLACK COMMERCIAL WUNDERLICH
1936 HOLSTER, WHITE STITCHING, NO TOOL POUCH
PROVISION, UNISSUED................................................. 380
593 WALTHER P38/P1 POSTWAR THEUERMANN PAT.
BLACK EXC./UNISSUED HARDSHELL HOLSTER, HAVE 435
594 OVER/UNDER DERRINGER HOLSTER, FITS COBRA .38,
HI-STANDARD & MORE, BLACK LEATHER...................... 19
595 RUGER RST6/6” BARREL .22 AUTO EXC. BROWN L.H.
HOLSTER, HUNTER BRAND MOD.1100 #26 ................... 19
596 BERETTA M1935/35 WWII EXC. GRAY/GREEN ITALIAN
MILITARY PATTERN HOLSTER ..................................... 596
597 WALTHER P38 42-DATE WaA98 BLACK HARDSHELL
HOLSTER, SOLID, SOMEWHAT DRY, OLD BELT LOOP
REPAIR .......................................................................... 150
598 WALTHER P38 GXY1943 EXC. BLACK REPRO HOLSTER
......................................................................................... 29
599 BERETTA M1934/35 VG-EXC. DARK BROWN WWII
ITALIAN MILITARY HOLSTER.......................................... 79
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600 TOKAREV TT33 EXC. BROWN WWII HOLSTER, APPEAR
UNISSUED ....................................................................... 69
602 FINNISH WWII M39 VELJEKSET KULMALA GREEN
LEATHER BAYONET SCABBARD, SUPERB REPRO ......... 45
603 WWII GERMAN FIELD OFFICER’S EXC. BRIEFCASE,
GREEN CANVAS W/BLACK LEATHER PIPING, HANDLE &
STRAPS ........................................................................... 79
604 JAP. T14/T94/T26, ETC. EXC. REPRO SHOULDER STRAP
......................................................................................... 19
605 WWII GERMAN FIELD-USE GREEN CANVAS BRIEFCASE
WITH BLACK LEATHER TRIM, EXC.................................. 75
609 FN BROWNING MODEL 1922 WWII-PREWAR ORIGINAL
PISTOL LANYARD, HAVE SEVERAL ................................ 35
610 MAUSER C96 EXC. LEATHER REPRO STOCK HARNESS/
CARRIER W/CLEANING ROD ........................................... 69
612 MAUSER C96 ORIGINAL WALNUT VG-EXC. SHOULDER-
STOCK/HOLSTER #888, MINOR SCUFFING, ONE CRACK
....................................................................................... 550
618 COLT 1911 WWI CANVAS DOUBLE MAG POUCH, EXC.,
EXC.-UNISSUED, HAVE 4 ($20-25).................................. 25
622 WWII GERMAN BROWN LEATHER VG-EXC. MAP CASE
......................................................................................... 80
625 LUGER LP08 NAVY STOCK/HOLSTER/CLEANING ROD/
MAG POUCH/SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY, EXC. BLACK
LEATHER REPRO RIG .................................................... 195
626 M1 CARBINE GREEN CANVAS WWII DOUBLE MAG
POUCH, AVERY 1943 MARKED ....................................... 39
627 LUGER LP08 STOCK, HOLSTER, SHOULDER STRAP &
DBL. MAG POUCH SET, BLACK LEATHER, COMPLETE,
EXC. REPRO................................................................... 159
628 U.S. WWI LEATHER RIFLE SLING, VG WITH SOME OLD
REPAIRS .......................................................................... 30
629 U.S. TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD SLING PARTS, FROG, 2
KEEPERS & STUD............................................................ 20
630 M1 GARAND 1939 DATE U.S. MILITARY VG-EXC.
LEATHER VEHICLE SCABBARD ONLY W/BRASS COCKING
HANDLE SHIELD ............................................................ 129
632 WWII GI BELT-HANGER FOR USE WITH m1916 HIP
HOLSTER $3ea. or 4/$10 ................................................... 3
MAGAZINES
670 BERETTA M1934 .380 EXC. ORIGINAL WWII MAG W/
FINGER-EXTENSION, HAVE 3 .......................................... 85
671 ASTRA 300 .380 ORIGINAL WWII MAG........................ 95
672 BERETTA M1935 .32acp EXC. ORIGINAL WWII FINGER-
EXTENSION MAG, HAVE 2 ............................................. 672
673 STAR SUPER B 9mm EXC. ORIGINAL MAG ................. 39
674 WALTHE PPK WWII EXC. ORIGINAL .32acp MAG W/
BROWN FINGER EXTENSION, HAVE 2........................... 350
675 FN BROWNING P35 HI-POWER EXC. ORIGINAL WWII
MAG, NO WaA................................................................ 225
676 SAVAGE MODEL 1907 .32/.380 ORIGINAL MAG. ......... 69
677 WALTHER PP & PPK/S BLACK BASE FINGER EXTENSION
MAG, LATER RIBBED STYLE ........................................... 39
678 ENFIELD NO.4 MKI STRIPPER CLIPS, 2 FOR $5 ............ 5
679 WALTHER MODEL 4 ORIGINAL MAG W/BANNER ON
BASE, HAVE 2, 1-POLICE WITH #34 ON BASE ALSO ...... 95
680 BRITISH ENFIELD NO.1 MKIII STRIPPER CLIPS, 2 FOR
$5....................................................................................... 5
681 TOKAREV TT33 7.62X25 MAG, HAVE SEVERAL FROM
VARIOUS COUNTRIES, RUSSIAN, CHINESE, ETC. .......... 15
682 FN FAL .308 ORIGINAL MAG, HAVE 6 .......................... 29
683 MAUSER HSC .32 AUTO ORIGINAL WWII MAG, HAVE 2
($100-110)..................................................................... 100
684 MAUSER MODEL 1910 ‘SIDE-LATCH’ ORIGINAL MAG
....................................................................................... 150
685 HK 4 .380 ORIGINAL FACTORY FINGER EXTENSION
MAG ................................................................................. 40
686 ORTGIES DETCHE WERKE .25 AUTO EXC. ORIGINAL
NICKEL MAG, HAVE 2 ...................................................... 65
687 FN BROWNING MODEL 1900 .32acp ORIGINAL MAG .. 75
688 FN BROWNING MODEL1922 .32ACP ORIGINAL FN/
CALIBER MARKED EXC. WWII MAG, HAVE SEVERAL ($39-
45) ................................................................................... 39
689 BERGMANN 1908 OR 1910/21 ORIGINAL MAG, HAVE 5
....................................................................................... 425
690 CZ 27 ORIGINAL MAG, HAVE 6 ($75-95) ..................... 75
691 MAUSER M1914 .32acp ORIGINAL MAG ..................... 85
692 ASTRA 800 9MM MAG. ................................................ 39
693 CZ 24 ORIGINAL MAG, SA ON BASE, HAVE 2 ............ 100
694 BERETTA MODEL 1934 .380 EXC. WWII MAG WITH WWII
ROMANIAN MILITARY CONTRACT REPLACEMENT BASE
......................................................................................... 69
695 DWM 7.65mm (.32AUTO) EXC. ORIGINAL MAG .......... 75
696 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1911 EXC. ORIGINAL WWI
LANYARD MAG, U.S. MILITARY .................................... 500
697 NORWEGIAN M1914 .45 AUTO 1ST VARIATION 2-TONE
LANYARD MAG, EXC., HAVE 2 ...................................... 125
698 ASTRA 400 EXC. ORIGINAL MAG., HAVE 9 ($29-39) ... 29
699 MAKAROV EXC. ORIGINAL 9X18 MILITARY MAG, HAVE
3, SOME E. GERMAN ....................................................... 25
700 ORTGIES DEUTCHE WERKE .32 OR .380 MAG, HAVE 3
($65-79)........................................................................... 65
701 RUSSIAN SVT40 EXC. MAG ........................................ 195
702 RUSSIAN SVT40 EXC. MAG, POLISH MARKED WITH
‘OVAL 11’, HAVE 2 ......................................................... 149
703 JENNINGS J-48 .380 NEW FINGER-EXTENSION MAG.. 25
704 SIG P226 9mm 15-ROUND EXC. FACTORY MAG, HAVE 4
......................................................................................... 29
705 BERETTA MODEL 950 (AND SIMILAR MODELS) .25acp
MAG ................................................................................. 29
706 BROWNING 1922 WaA103 MARKED EXC. MAG........... 95
707 FRENCH MAS-MAC MDL. 1950 ORIGINAL 9mm MAG.
....................................................................................... 100
708 WALTHER P38 EARLY NUMBERED MAGS---CALL FOR
PRICING: AC40 & AC41: 6462, 2161h, 3468h, 8880h AC42:
9686, 9888, 7747b......................................................... 150
709 MAB D ORIGINAL MAG, .32ACP OR .380, HAVE 5 ....... 25
710 STAR B ORIGINAL WWII MAG...................................... 39
711 WALTHER P38 E/359 & JVD MAGS. ($75-100)............ 95
712 MAUSER/WALTHER P38 E/135 OR WaA135 EXC. MAG,
HAVE 5........................................................................... 135
713 SAUER 38H .32 ORIGINAL WWII MAGS, HAVE 3 ($85-
100ea.)............................................................................. 95
714 SAUER 1913 ORIGINAL POLICE MAG WITH #760 ON
TOE .................................................................................. 75
715 WALTHER PPS .40S&W FINGER EXTENSION MAG. .... 35
716 BERETTA MODEL 92 9mm EXC. 10RD. MAG, HAVE 2...15
717 SAUER MODEL 1930/BEHORDEN .32 ORIGINAL WWII
ERA MAG ......................................................................... 95
718 BROWNING MODEL 1955 .380 ORIGINAL MAG, ALSO
FITS MODEL 1910 .32 OR .380........................................ 60
719 NORWEGIAN MODEL 1914 .45acp WWII EXC. TINNED/
NICKEL LANYARD-RING MAG, HAVE 8 ........................... 79
720 NORWEGIAN MODEL 1914 .45AUTO EXC. ORIGINAL
PHOSPHATE LANYARD RING MAG ................................. 59
721 COLT 1911A1 WWII MAGS., VARIOUS, CALL FOR
AVAILABILITY .................................................................. 39
722 COLT 1911A1 GENERAL SHAVER MAG, HAVE SEVERAL
($50-75)........................................................................... 75
723 SIG P228 9MM ORIGINAL 15-RD. MAG, HAVE 4 ......... 29
724 S&W SIGMA .40S&W 10-RD. STAINLESS FACTORY
MAG ................................................................................. 15
725 RADOM P35 EXC. ORIGINAL WWII MAG, HAVE 2 ..... 200
726 RUGER LC9 9mm MAG IN ORIGINAL RUGER PACKAGE
W/EXTENSION & FLAT BASES......................................... 25
727 MAUSER 1934 EXC. ORIGINAL WWII MAG, HAVE 2 .. 100
728 GERMAN BEHOLA .32 AUTO ORIGINAL MAG, HAVE 3
($39-79)........................................................................... 69
729 LUGER P08 G-DATE E/154 MAGS, HAVE 3 ($150-195)
....................................................................................... 175
730 LUGER P08 ORIGINAL MAGS, VARIOUS, CALL FOR
AVAILABILITY ($35-325) ................................................. 99
731 LUGER P08 MAG MARKED “MADE IN GERMANY 7.65”,
ALUMINUM BOTTOM/NICKEL TUBE, FLECKING NICKEL,
OTHERWISE EXC. 80% .................................................. 225
732 STEYR M9-A1 9MM 15-ROUND MAG & MANUAL, NEW
......................................................................................... 35
733 MAUSER C96 STRIPPER CLIP, CHINESE MADE ($4.EA
OR 3/$10) (ALSO AVAILABLE: 10 IN ORIGINAL CHINESE
MILITARY WRAPPER FOR $30) ........................................ 4
734 DAVIS P380 .380 MAGS(2) IN BELT POUCH, SOLD AS
SET .................................................................................. 39
735 U.S. M1/M2 CARBINE STIPPER CLIPS & GUIDES, 97
STRIPPERS & 6 STRIPPER GUIDES SOLD AS ONE LOT
....................................................................................... 175
736 FEMARU P37 ORIGINAL WWII .380 MAG, PITTED IN
PLACES, EXC. FUNCTIONING, 70% ............................... 150
737 MAB GZ .22LR MAG, HAVE 3 (BLUE OR NICKEL) ........ 25
38 MAB GZ/DICKSON .32 AUTO MAG., HAVE 2.................. 19
739 CHIAPPA M1-22 CARBINE .22LR MAG......................... 25
740 STEVENS MODEL 58 16GA. BOLT-ACTION 2-ROUND
MAG. ................................................................................ 29
741 HK 91/G3 20RD. .308/7.62 NATO SURPLUS MAG, HAVE
7....................................................................................... 10
742 HK 91/G3 .308/7.62 NATO MILITARY SURPLUS MAGS
(2) IN DOUBLE MAG POUCH, 1 PRICE FOR 2 MAGS &
POUCH, HAVE 10 ............................................................. 22
743 BLACK DOG/CIENER TACSOL AR-15 10RD. .22LR MAG,
HAVE 4, NEW ................................................................... 15
744 JAP. NAMBU TYPE 94 ORIGINAL, HAVE 2, (1-EARLY/
NICKEL #857 $125, 1-LATE/BLUE #330 $100) .............. 100
745 JAP. NAMBU TYPE 14 NAMBU ORIGINAL EARLY
NICKELED MAG #434 WITHOUT SPING RETAINER HOLE,
HAS SOME SPOTS OF PITTING ....................................... 90
746 U.S. M14/M1A 20RD. .308 MAG, HAVE 7, PRICED PER
EA. ................................................................................... 35
747 RG .22LR FINGER EXTENSION MAG, HAVE 2 .............. 25
748 CHINESE RPD MAGAZINE WITH BELT, EXC. & UNISSUED,
HAVE 10........................................................................... 39
749 ASCASO 9mm LARGO MAG (INTERCHANGES WITH
ASTRA 400) ..................................................................... 39
750 RUGER P91/P94 FACTORY ORIGINAL MAG ................. 20
MISCELLANEOUS
751 BERETTA M1934/35 .380 BARREL(POOR BORE), SLIDE-
STOP & .22RF VARIANT BARREL (EXC. BORE), 1 PRICE
......................................................................................... 55
752 MAUSER 98K VG-EXC. SIGHT-HOOD, HAVE 8 ............. 15
753 U.S. MILITARY WWI/WWII EXC. PISTOL LANYARD .... 85
754 WWII GERMAN GAS MASK, UNISSUED, EXC., WaA
MARKED .......................................................................... 99
755 MAUSER C96 “BROOMHANDLE” CLEANING ROD WITH
WALNUT HANDLE, EXC. REPRO, HAVE 3..................... 12.5
756 GERMAN WWI MILITARY GRAY/GREEN BELT BUCKLE
MARKED “GOTT MIT UNS” .............................................. 40
757 MOSSBERG 500 ENTRY SHOTGUN PISTOL GRIP
ASSEMBLY W/SCREW & SWIVEL COMPLETE, NEW ...... 49
758 CZ52 7.62X25 PISTOL BARREL ONLY, EXC. BORE ...... 50
759 LUGER M1906 20”X30” FULL COLOR PRINT ............... 10
760 SAUER 38H COCK/DECOCK REPLACEMENT SPRINGS,
HAVE SEVERAL, VOLUME DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ....... 15
761 RCBS .45-70 3-DIE RELOADING SET IN BOX, NEW ..... 35
762 U.S. VIETNAM ERA “AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION” 1979
DATED MILITARY ISSUE PLAYING CARDS DECK IN BOX
......................................................................................... 10
763 FINNISH MILITARY ISSUE RIFLE/PISTOL OIL BOTTLES,
CAPS ENGRAVED OY GW SOHLBERG, HAVE 5 ................. 5
764 FINNISH SY MARKED CIVIL GUARD RIFLE/PISTOL OIL
BOTTLE ............................................................................ 10
765 U.S. TRAINING GRENADES, INERT DUMMIES, HAVE
TWO, SOLD AS PAIR ....................................................... 25
766 WWII GERMAN GREEN CANVAS BACKPACK W/LEATHER
TRIM, RB NUMBER MARKED, WITH Y-STRAPS, EXC., MAY
BE UNISSUED ................................................................ 229
767 WWII GERMAN LATE-WAR RB NUMBER MARKED GREEN
CANVAS BACK-PACK W/LEATHER TRIM AND STRAPS .. 89
768 GECO 7.65mm/.32acp DUMMY CARTRIDGES, $3. PER
ROUND .............................................................................. 3
769 WWII RUSSIAN ISSUE MILITARY DRINKING CUP,
STALINGRAD DUG........................................................... 15
770 GERMAN WWII ARMY (HEER) EXC. GREEN BELT BUCKLE
MARKED ‘B&N-43’ WITH EXC. BLACK BELT ................... 85
771 MAUSER C96 BROOMHANDLE STOCK LUG ATTACHING
IRON, EXC. REPRO .......................................................... 75
772 GERMAN WWII IRON CROSS, RIBBONS & OTHER
MEDALS, GROUPING....................................................... 85
773 WWII GERMAN CANTEEN & CUP, STALINGRAD BATTLE-
DUG ................................................................................. 59
774 WALTHER PPK BROWN WRAP-AROUND GRIP W/
SCREW & BROWN MAG EXTENSION, EXC. REPRO ........ 75
775 FROMMER STOP .32acp ORIGINAL WALNUT GRIPS... 50
776 ASTRA 400 ORIGINAL HORN GRIPS ............................ 50
777 COLT 1911/1911A1 CHECKERED BLK. RUBBER GRIPS
W/RAMPANT COLT LOGO ............................................... 10
778 RUSSIAN MAKAROV RED/BROWN GRIP WITH LANYARD,
THUMBREST & SCREW, EXC. ......................................... 20
779 COLT GOVT. MODEL 1930s ERA EXC. CHECKERED
WALNUT GRIPS............................................................... 65
780 COLT 1911A1 EXC. BROWN ORIGINAL WWII GRIPS
WITH OR WITHOUT GRIPSCREWS, HAVE 4pr.($35-50) . 39
781 LUGER P08 ORIGINAL GRIPS, HAVE 3 ($65-125) ..... 100
782 E. GERMAN MAKAROV EXC. BLACK MILITARY GRIP W/
LANYARD......................................................................... 29
783 RADOM P35 EXC. ORIGINAL PAIR OF GRIPS, HAVE 3
DIFFERENT, EARLY OR LATE, BROWN OR BLACK ........ 150
784 COLT NEW POLICE/POLICE POSITIVE 1st & 2nd ISSUE
BROWN PLASTIC CHECKERED & COLT MONOGRAMMED
‘VINTAGE’ MFD. EXC. GRIPS, HAVE 6pr. ......................... 19
785 MELIOR M1920 EXC. BLACK PISTOL GRIPS................ 25
786 WALTHER LP-53 .177 TARGET AIR PISTOL EXC.
ORIGINAL CHECKERED BROWN PLASTIC WALTHER
BANNER GRIPS ............................................................... 20
787 WALTHER PPK EXC. BLACK POSTWAR GRIPS WITH
MAUSER BANNER ........................................................... 49
788 WALTHER PP 1ST VARIATION PRE-WAR GRIPS W/
SCREW, “X”-REENFOREMENT ON UNDERSIDE, EXC.... 150
789 FEMARU P37 EXC. HUNGARIAN MILITARY ORIGINAL
GROOVED GRIPS W/SCREW, FITS MILITARY &
COMMERCIAL PISTOLS .................................................. 65
790 WALTHER PP EARLY WWII WEIGHTED GRIPS W/
SCREW, EXC. ................................................................. 100
791 MAUSER 1934 EXC. ORIGINAL CHECKERED WALNUT
GRIP, HAVE 3 ................................................................ 125
792 WALTHER P38 WWII GRIPS, HAVE 5 ($75-150).......... 95
793 BRITISH BULLDOG WOOD GRIPS, 3 SETS-1 PRICE .... 20
794 RUGER P85 EXC. BLACK CHECKERED “UNCLE MIKE’S”
RUBBER GRIPS ............................................................... 15
795 S&W MODEL 59 9mm ORIGINAL BLACK FACTORY
GRIPS .............................................................................. 25
796 LUGER P08 CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, EXC. REPRO,
HAVE 3 PAIR.................................................................... 20
797 COLT 1911 EXC. REPRO CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS,
HAVE 2............................................................................. 25
798 KEYES 1911A1 BROWN WWII VG GRIPS WITH or
WITHOUT GRIP SCREWS, HAVE 4pr.($25-35) ................ 29
799 LUGER P08 EXC. WWII “BLACK WIDOW” PAIR BLACK
PLASTIC GRIPS ............................................................. 300
800 LUGER LOADING TOOLS, VARIOUS, $10-$150.......... 100
801 FINNISH LUGER P08 LOADING TOOLS, , HAVE 5, (4 ‘SA’
MARKED @$45ea. AND 1 ‘SKY’ MARKED @$60) ............ 45
802 AIM 2-7X32 SCOPE WITH NO-DRILL MOUNTS & RINGS
FOR MOISEN-NAGANT RIFLES, NEW, REPLACES REAR
SIGHT .............................................................................. 50
803 WWII GERMAN M1934 MILITARY BACKPACK WITH FUR
FLAP, NICE BUT A COUPLE TORN LEATHER STRAPS .... 85
804 UTG LEAPERS 2-7X32 LONG EYE RELIEF SCOPE WITH
RED TO GREEN ILLUMINATED RETICLES, MOUNTS &
RINGS, N.I.B. ................................................................... 89
805 CENTER-POINT 3-9X40AO SCOPE WITH MOUNTS &
RINGS, ADJUSTABLE OBJECTIVE LENS, 99% ................ 50
806 RUSSIAN MILITARY PISTOL EXC. CLEANING ROD, HAVE
2......................................................................................... 7
807 MOSSBERG M4D 4-POWER 3/4” BLUED STEEL TUBE
SCOPE, 14-1/4” LONG, EXC. OPTICS, MOUNTS/RINGS &
RUBBER EYEPIECE, 98%................................................. 85
809 SWEDISH MODEL 1896 BAYONET WITH SCABBARD,
8-1/2” BLADE, STEEL GRIP, HONEST WEAR, NO PITTING,
HAVE 2............................................................................. 55
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810 U.S.M4 IMPERIAL MARKED M1 CARBINE BAYONET, NO
SCABBARD, LEATHER WWII/KOREAN HANDLE, HONEST
WEAR, NO PITTING ....................................................... 135
811 U.S.M4 IMPERIAL M1 CARBINE BAYONET & SCABBARD,
LEATHER HANDLE, U.S.M8A1 B.M.CO. MARKED
SCABBARD, 85% ........................................................... 175
812 JAP. WWII CAVALRY SABER, MATCHING NUMBERED
SWORD & SHEATH, EXC. BLATE AND HANDLE, SCABBARD
HAS ONE DENT AND IS PAINTED GOLD........................ 325
813 U.S. MODEL 1902 DRESS SABER WITH SOLDIER NAME
HISTORY DATING TO THE 1920s-30s, 2nd VARIATION,
EXC. WALNUT GRIP, EXC. EMBOSSED & HI-POLISHED
BLADE, SILVER SCABBARD WITH LIGHT FRECKLING,
BEAUTIFUL HANDGUARD .............................................. 550
814 WWI GERMAN BUTCHER BAYONET WITH EXC.
SCABBARD, 18-3/4” SAW-TOOTH BACK BLADE, WALNUT
GRIPS, EXC. OVERALL .................................................. 350
815 LUGER POSTER, 20”X30” W/4 LUGER PISTOL PHOTOS
FEATURING THE MODEL 1906, EXC. COLOR & QUALITY10
816 LUGER DISPLAY POSTER W/PHOTOS OF 4 VARIOUS
EARLY LUGER PISTOLS & LUGER CARBINE, 14”X17”,
EXC. QUALITY.................................................................. 10
817 CANADIAN ROSS RIFLE MILITARY BAYONET, NO
SCABBARD, WALNUT GRIP, PATINA/GRAY FINISH ........ 50
819 WWII GERMAN FIREMAN’S BAYONET & SCABBARD,
EXC. BLADE, CHIPPED PAINT ON SCABBARD .............. 200
820 GERMAN WWII SA DAGGER WITH SCABBARD, SCARCE
‘GEBR.GRAFRATH-SOLINGEB’ MAKER MARK, SOME
LIGHT SCABBARD DENTING, 95% ................................ 695
822 BRITISH SPIKE BAYONET ONLY, EXC. ......................... 15
823 STEWART HAND-MADE CUSTOM HUNTING KNIFE,
ANTLER HANDLE, BROWN LEATHER SHEATH, 3-1/2”
BLADE, EXC. BLADE & HANDLE, SOME SHEATH
SCUFFING ........................................................................ 79
825 REMINGTON M58 BARREL DRILLING FIXTURE, MAKES
REM. 870 PUMP BARRELS INTO REM. M58 BARRELS BY
DRILLING GAS ORIFICES, VERY SLICK......................... 225
826 BROWNING BAR AIRSOFT PELLET-FIRING MACHINEGUN
WITH 8 SPARE MAGS, SLING, BIPOD, EXTRA ORIGINAL
CARRY HANDLE, FULL SIZE, IN ORIGINAL BOX, APPEARS
NEW, NO LICENSE REQUIRED, SOLD AS FULL-AUTO
PELLETT-FIRING TOY .................................................... 459
827 U.S. M84 SNIPER-RIFLE SCOPE #25283 WITH
SUNSHIELD & RUBBER EYEPIECE, EXC. OPTICS, 90-95%
....................................................................................... 925
829 WWI DOUGHBOY ORIGINAL HELMET WITH EXC. REPRO
LINER & CHIN-STRAP, 70% .......................................... 119
830 WWI DOUGHBOY HELMET WITH EXC. ORIGINAL
LINER & CHIN-STRAP, DOUGHBOY’S NAME ‘H.E.NOHR’
WRITTEN ON CHIN-STRAP, EXC. OVERALL, 95%......... 225
831 GERMAN WWI M16 STANDARD HELMET WITH 80%
ORIGINAL LEATHER LINER, ORIGINAK GREEN PAINT,
ORIGINAL PERSONALIZED MARKINGS ON INSIDE, 80-
85% ............................................................................... 475
832 GERMAN WWII M35 HELMET, MAKER MARKED, LINER
RING ONLY, NO DECAL, STALINGRAD BATTLEFIELD PICK-
UP, RUSTY & PITTED, BUT STILL 50% ......................... 169
833 GERMAN WWII M35 HELMET W/LINER BAND ONLY &
CAMO RETAINING BAND, BATTLEFIELD PICK-UP FROM
KURLAND POCKET, RUST & PITTING, BUT STILL 50%
....................................................................................... 169
834 GERMAN WWII M35 DOUBLE DECAL HELMET WITH
LINER, EXC. REPRO......................................................... 59
835 FORSTER UNIVERSAL SIGHT MOUNTING FIXTURE / JIG
WITH EXTRA BRACKETS AND WOODEN CASE, EXC. .... 325
AMMUNITION
838 DILLON PRECISION .45acp W-W HEADSTAMPED
PRIMED BRASS, 500RDS, NEW .................................... 125
839 DILLON PRECISION .44 SPL. REM. NEW UNPRIMED
BRASS, 500RDS. ........................................................... 125
840 DILLON PRECISION 10mm WIN. NEW UNPRIMED
BRASS, 500RDS. ........................................................... 200
841 .223/5.56mm BALL AMMO IN BOXES/IN G.I. AMMO
CAN, 1300 ROUNDS, 1040 ROUNDS WINCHESTER, 260
ROUNDS WOLF, NEW .................................................... 450
842 .223/5.56mm MILITARY BALL AMMO ON STRIPPER
CLIPS/IN BANDOLEERS/IN G.I. AMMO CAN, 760 RDS.,
EXC. ............................................................................... 300
843 .223 MILITARY BALL AMMO, 1000RDS+ IN AMMO CAN,
BULK, A FEW MIXED ROUNDS, BRASS CASE EXCEPT FOR
ABOUT 50 RDS., EXC. & CLEAN .................................... 350
845 8X56R 5-ROUND STRIPPER CLIP WITH AMMO, HAVE
SEVERAL ......................................................................... 10
846 STEYR 8X56R 10 ROUND BOX OF AMMO ON TWO
STRIPPER CLIPS ............................................................. 20
847 JAP. TYPE 26 9mm ORIGINAL WWII AMMO, 2 RDS.... 10
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848 REMINGTON .357 MAXIMUM 158GR. HP, OR 180 GR. HP
AMMO, 20RD. BOX, HAVE 6 ............................................ 35
849 KOREAN MFR. .30-06 BALL AMMO, 150RDS. BULK .... 90
850 FEDERAL PREMIUM .338 WIN. MAG.TROPHY BONDED
BEAR CLAW (HAVE 2) 20RD. BOXES OF FACTORY AMMO,
PRICED PER BOX............................................................. 39
851 FEDERAL PREMIUM .270 130GR. NOSLER BALLISTIC TIP
AMMO, 20RD. BOX, HAVE 2 ............................................ 25
852 SOUTH AFRICAN .223/5.56mm BALL AMMO IN BATTLE
PACKS & AMMO CAN, 1983 MFR., 900RDS. ................ 300
853 NAMBU MFG. CO. 7.7JAP. 150GR. FMJBT 20RD. BOX OF
AMMO.............................................................................. 35
854 BRITISH 0.380 2Z (.38 REVOLVER) AMMO, ORIGINAL
12RD. BOXES, EXC. HAVE 19 .......................................... 25
855 1000 ROUNDS 9mm BALL, REMANUFACTURED &
BOXED, IN GI AMMO CAN ............................................. 200
856 HORNADY 6.5 JAP 140GR.SP CUSTOM AMMO, 20RD.
BOX.................................................................................. 29
857 GRAF&SONS 6.5 JAP. 140GR. SP AMMO, 20RD. BOX,
HAVE 4............................................................................. 29
858 NORMA 6.5JAP. 156GR. SP, OR 139GR. SP 20RD. BOX OF
AMMO, HAVE 3 ................................................................ 39
859 WINCHESTER PEATING ARMS CO. 7.92mm (8X57)
MAUSER WWII ERA 154GR. BALL AMMO IN 20RD. BOX,
MARKED DIVISION OF OLIN INDUSTRIES, INC. NEW
HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A. ON BOX, HEADSTAMPED ‘WRA
7.92’................................................................................. 20
860 SWEDISH 9mm BROWNING LONG ORIGINAL MILITARY
ISSUE 28RD. BOX OF AMMO, HAVE 7, (5 FOR $99) ....... 25
861 7.62 RUSSIAN NAGANT M1895 REVOLVER AMMO, 14RD.
PACKS, HAVE SEVERAL .................................................... 5
862 REMINGTON 8X57 MAUSER 170GR. SOFT PT. 20RD. BOX
OF AMMO, HAVE 5 PLUS 1 BOX OF FEDERAL................. 20
863 SWEDISH MFR. 9mm BROWNING LONG AMMO FOR
HUSQVARNA MODEL 07 PISTOL, 50RD. BOX, EXC. BRIGHT
AMMO, HAVE 13 (5 FOR $125) ....................................... 29
864 NORINCO 9X18 NON-CORROSIVE COPPER WASH STEEL
CASE 50RD. BOX OF AMMO, HAVE SEVERAL (MULTIPLE
BOXES CAN BE SHIPPED AT SINGLE BOX PRICE) .......... 19
865 7.62X25 TOKAREV MILITARY BALL AMMO, CLEAN,
100RDS., HAVE SEVERAL ............................................... 40
866 .40S&W 250RD. BOX ‘BLAZER BRASS’ 180GR. FMJ
AMMO............................................................................ 100
869 8X57 WWI GERMAN AMMO, 1913 DATE, 30 ROUNDS & 3
STRIPPER CLIPS ............................................................. 60
870 MAUSER C96 PRE-WAR AMMO ON ORIGINAL DWM
MARKED STRIPPERS IN ORIGINAL DWM MARKED
UNOPENED BOXES. MINTY CONDITION/BRIGHT CLEAN
AMMO. JUST IN FROM A SMALL ASIAN COUNTRY’S 1930s
GERMAN SHIPMENT. ($45 EA. OR 10/$350) .................. 45
BOOKS & MANUALS
890 U.S. MILITARY HOLSTERS AND ACCOUTREMENTS BY
EDWARD SCOTT MEADOWS (ALMOST 2-1/2” THICK)
INCREDIBLE***NEW VOLUME***.................................. 99
893 BRITISH ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES 1919-40, VOL.
2 (HARD COVER) ............................................................. 39
895 SERBIAN AND YUGOSLAV MAUSER RIFLES, FOR
COLLECTORS ONLY, BY BRANKO BOGDANOVIC ............ 19
898 PISTOLS RIFLES AND MACHINE GUNS BY LT.-COL.
W.G.B.ALLEN ................................................................... 25
899 VIS RADOM POLISH PISTOL BOOK BY WM. YORK,
HARDCOVER ED. ............................................................. 59
902 THE M1 GARAND OWNER’S GUIDE BU SCOTT A. DUFF10
903 FN MAUSER RIFLES-ARMING BELGIUM AND THE WORLD
BY VANDERLINDEN, NEW-HARD COVER ........................ 69
904 AMERICAN FLIGHT JACKETS, AIRMEN & AIRCRAFT
(WWI-DESERT STORM) BY JON MAGUIRE & JOHN
CONWAY.......................................................................... 39
906 HONEYCUTT&ANTHONY’S MILITARY RIFLES OF JAPAN
......................................................................................... 59
913 THE GUNSMITHS OF CANADA BOOKLET BY S. JAMES
GOODING ......................................................................... 10
915 VANDERLINDEN’S FN BROWNING PISTOLS ................ 59
918 BROWNING MODEL 1910 “PISTOLE NEUES MODELL”
GERMAN MANUAL, REPRINT, 24 PAGES........................ 15
922 MAUSER WTPII GERMAN PISTOL MANUAL, REPRINT, 27
PAGES ............................................................................. 15
923 FN-BROWNING 100 YEARS OF SPORT AND MILITARY
FIREARMS BY AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE & CLAUDE GAIER59
925 THE WINTER WAR-RUSSIA’S INVASION OF FINLAND
1939-40 BY ROBERT EDWARDS ..................................... 12
926 THE MOSIN-NAGANT RIFLE BY TERENCE W. LAPIN ... 12
927 HOW TO SHOOT THE U.S. ARMY RIFLE-THE INFANTRY
JOURNAL (M1 GARAND INFO FROM WWII-KOREA)....... 10
930 BROWNING LIGHT AUTOMATIC RIFLE/FN FAL CAL.
7.62mm MANUAL, ENGLISH ........................................... 15
932 Ordnance Col. Whittington’s ‘Sash Hook S&W’
monograph ...................................................................... 10
933 MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. 44 CALIBER REVOLVER 2nd
REVISION MONOGRAPH BY ORDNANCE COL. ROBERT D.
WHITTINGTON III ............................................................ 30
934 GREAT BRITAIN-THE TOMMY GUN STORY BY TOM
DAVIS, JR. ....................................................................... 29
935 THE SHOOTER’S WORKBENCH BY MOSHER ............... 29
936 Ordnance Col. R.D.Whittington’s ‘Canadian Colts for the
Boer War, part III’ monograph ........................................... 6
937 ORDNANCE COL.R.D. WHITTINGTON’S MERWIN,
HULBERT & COMPANY .38 AND .32 CALIBER REVOLVERS
MONOGRAPH .................................................................. 25
938 THE RSHA SS AND EINSATZGRUPPEN WALTHER PP
AND PPK PISTOLS MONOGRAPH BY COL. ROBERT D.
WHITTINGTON III, U.S. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS......... 35
939 MERCALDO’S ALLIED RIFLE CONTRACTS IN AMERICA-
NEW ................................................................................. 59
940 WHITTINGTON’S PRESENTATION&COMMERCIAL COLT
WALKER PISTOLS, 2ND REVISION MONOGRAPH .......... 20
941 ORDNANCE COL.R.D. WHITTINGTON’S COLT SAA, 1878
& BISLEY PRODUCTION 1873-1940 COMMON CALIBERS &
RARE VARIATIONS MONOGRAPH ................................... 10
942 ORDNANCE COL.R.D.WHITTINGTON’S COLT MODEL
1909 MILITARY REVOLVERS, THE 1904 THOMPSON-
LAGARDE REPORT, AND GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING
MONOGRAPH .................................................................. 15
943 ORDNANCE COL. R.D.WHITTINGTON’S U.S. COLT
MODEL 1902 .45CAL. REVOLVER MONOGRAPH ............ 15
944 Ordnance Col. R.D.Whittington’s ‘Colt SAA & Bisley
Chamberings and Ammunition’ monograph .................... 25
945 Ordnance Col. R.D.Whittington’s ‘Colt SAA & Bisley prod.
for the Texas Oil Boom, 1901-1907’ monograph ............. 20
946 Whitt.’s Colt Dragoon Military Pistols (Procurments &
Issues 1848-1861)........................................................... 15
947 BALCAR&CLARIN’S THE P38 PISTOL SPREEWERKE
PRODUCTION, HARDCOVER, NEW! ................................ 99
MACHINE GUNS & RELATED
951 WWII GERMAN MP40 CODE 27-40 9mm SUB-
MACHINEGUN, 6 EXTRA MAGS, MAG LOADER, 1941
DATED POUCHES, SLING & FLASH-HIDER, 1ST YEAR 1940
PRODUCTION, UNDERFOLD STOCK, PURCHASED FROM
VET & HAVE HIS SERVICE RECORD, LOWER DOES NOT
MATCH UPPER BUT IS AS BROUGHT BACK, 85% .... 28500
953 SWD M11 9mm SUB-MACHINE GUN #86-0006296 WITH
SILENCER SWD 9mm SILENCER #N545, 6” BARREL,
COLLAPSABLE STOCK, 95-97%, FORM 4 TRANSFERABLE,
EXC. SET-UP ................................................................ 7500
954 AK-47 30RD. BLUED MILITARY MAG, EXC., HAVE 2 ... 10
955 TAPCO INTRAFUSE AK-47 30RD. POLYMER MAG,
LIFETIME WARRANTY ($9.95ea. OR 6 FOR $50.) ........ 9.95
956 BROWNING 1917/1919 WWII O.D. GREEN 250RD. AMMO
BELT ................................................................................ 39
958 COLT M16/AR15 ORIGINAL MIL-SURP 30RD. MAG, HAVE
11..................................................................................... 10
963 MP28 MACHINEGUN WWII GERMAN SPARE MAG POUCH
SET WITH Y-STRAPS, INCLUES (2) 3-POCKET MATCHING
NUMBERED 1935 & 1936 DATE MAG POUCHES, POLICE
MARKED, ORIGINAL Y-TYPE CARRY STRAPS INCLUDED,
EXC., VERY RARE ACCESSORY, ALSO FITS ERMA EMP
....................................................................................... 925
964 ERMA EMP MACHINEGUN SPARE MAG POUCH SET,
INCLUDES (2) 3-POCKET POLICE E/B 1942 DATE EXC.
BLACK POUCHES AND ORIGINAL Y-TYPE CARRY STRAPS,
VERY SCARCE, ALSO FITS MP28 .................................. 995
966 DLO 1917A1 .30-06 BELT-FED FORM 4 TRANSFERABLE
MACHINEGUN W/TRIPOD, WATERCAN, HOSE, WOODEN
AMMO BOX & OPTICS, UNFIRED, MINTY ................. 19500
979 WWII GERMAN MG34 EXC. ORIGINAL BARRELS, HAVE 8
(ADD $25 FOR SELECT)................................................. 199
980 MG34/MG15 SADDLE DRUM LOADING KEYS, HAVE
SEVERAL, $20EA., 7 FOR $100........................................ 20
984 THOMPSON SMG ORIGINAL HORSEHAIR CHAMBER
BRUSH, HAVE 3 ............................................................... 19
987 H&R HANDIGUN .410GA. SINGLESHOT SHOTGUN W/
PISTOLGRIP & 12.25” BARREL, EXC. BORE, 95%, FORM 4
TRANSFERABLE............................................................. 699
989 WWII GERMAN MG34 TWO-BARREL CARRIER WITH
SLING & 2 EXC. BARRELS, SCARCE ACCESSORY FOR THE
MG34 ............................................................................. 575
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GARY REEDER CUSTOM GUNS is happy to announce the THE TRAIL GUN
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• Protects hands from hot barrels and blue wear. Combo, deduct $2 per Book (saves $2. on each).
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• Black leather over spring steel, slips over the barrels of double guns. DOUG MURRAY, AUTHOR/PUBLISHER

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20 POLO LANE, WESTBURY, NY 11590
Please Make Checks to Lynn Murray.

OUTFITTERS (573) 651-3200 www.jeffsout¿tters.com 4735 SMITH & WESSON MEMORABILIA

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S&W handgun boxes, paperwork, tools,
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25Browng Nickle...........99%$895
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Luger 9mm1916Artillery
..................................97%$3395
4980 WALTHER FOR SALE
4720 SMITH & WESSON FOR SALE
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.................................99%$1995
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380PPKS1976StnlsGermIA
..............................99.5%$1895
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..............................99.5%$1595
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4980
4720
32 Mag M 631 Rare 2" #BEZ4xxx
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...............................99.9%$4995
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................................99+%$1495
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..............................99.9%$1695
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..............................99.9%$1895
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GUN COLLECTIONS WANTED! 50% More accuracy

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Huron County Fairgrounds, 940 Fair Rd. SH: Sat.
9am-4pm, Sun. 9am-3pm, Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun.
9am-3pm. A: $5.00-12 and under free. T: 100. F:
$35.00 ea. both days. 3 or more $30.00 ea.. Bill-Mar
Promotions-440-986-5004. 221 E Main St, South
Amherst, OH 44001. PH: 440-320-4660.
Mar 24-25 OH, Middleburg Heights. Gun Show.
Cuyahoga Cty. Fairgrounds, I-71 to Bagley Rd.,
19201 E. Bagley Road. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-4pm. A: $6. F: $55. Niles Gun Show. PO Box
491, Vienna, OH 44473. PH: 330-539-4247. www.
ohiogunshows.com.
Mar 24-25 OK, Oklahoma City. Hall of Fame Gun Show.
Oklahoma City Fairgounds, 3001 General Pershing
Blvd. SH: Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. T: 750. F:
$65. Grand American Arms Shows. PO Box 96918,
Oklahoma City, OK 73147. PH: 405-612-0223. www.
grandamericanarmsshows.com.
Mar 24-25 TX, Odessa. Permian Basin Gun Show. Ector
County Coliseum Grounds, 4201 Andrews Hwy Bldg
G. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-5pm. F: $55 - 8’ .
Permian Basin Gun Show. 2229 Hanley, Odessa, TX
79762. PH: 432-550-4835.

Sport Shows Promotions Inc.

www.mi unshows.com
Lower Michigan Gun Collectors
2018 • UPCOMING SHOWS • 2018
March 30-31 FRI & SAT ONLY 900 tables Novi
May 19-20 300 tables Cheboygan
April 6-8 3-DAY SHOW 440 tables Lansing/Mason
May 26-27 275 tables Harrison
April 14-15 NEW LOCATION 450 tables Grand Rapids
June 2-3 900 table Novi
April 21-22 275 tables June 23-24 NEW LOCATION 450 tables
Kalamazoo Grand Rapids
April 28-29 400 tables June 29-July1 3-DAY SHOW
Monroe 440 tables Lansing/Mason
May 5-6 700 tables Birch Run
July 14-15 300 tables Cadillac
Birch Run, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Lansing/Mason, Novi, Manistee, SHOW LOCATIONS
Kalamazoo, Monroe, Port Huron - $50 per 8’ Table Alpena: Northern Lights Arena
Birch Run: Frankenmuth Credit Union Event Center
Alpena, Cheboygan, Cadillac, Harrison - $45 per 8’ Table
Cadillac: Wexford Co. Fairgrounds, US131 &13th St.
ALL 2 DAY SHOW HOURS Sat. 9-5 p.m. • Sun. 10-3 p.m. Cheboygan: Cheyboygan Ice Arena
ALL 3 DAY SHOW HOURS Flint: Dort Federal Event Center
Grand Rapids: 4 Mile Showplace Grand Rapids(MI)
Fri. 2-7 p.m. • Sat. 9-5 p.m. • Sun. 10-3 p.m. Harrison: Clare County Fairgrounds
Easter (Novi) Jackson: ORS Field House
Fri. Noon-5 p.m. • Sat. 9-5 p.m. • Sun. Closed Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo County Expo Center
Lansing/Mason: Ingham County Fairgrounds
Sport Shows Promotions Inc. Monroe: Monroe County Fairgrounds
Port Huron: Blue Water Convention Center
P.O. Box 404 • Mason, MI 48854
Novi: Suburban Collection Showplace
Ph. (517) 676-4160 • Fax (517) 676-6824
Manistee: Little River Casino

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Mar 24-25 TX, Dallas. Dallas Gun Show. Dallas Market Apr 7-8 CA, San Bernardino. Crossroads of the West Gun 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5. T: 140. F: $25. Le
Hall, 2200 N. Stemmons. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. Show. National Orange Show Grounds, 689 S E St. Mars Sportsman’s Club. 12391 Key Ave, Le Mars, IA
9am-4pm. A: $10. T: 1200. F: $70, 3 or more $65. Dallas SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $12. Crossroads 51031. PH: 712-251-7772.
Arms Collectors Association. 1521 N. Cooper Street, of the West. PO Box 290, Kaysville, UT 84037. PH: Apr 7-8 IN, Kokomo. Gun & Knife Show. Kokomo Event
Ste. 340, Arlington, TX 76011. PH: 817-454-4262. 801-544-9125. www.crossroadsgunshows.com. Center, 1500 N Reed Road. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
www.dallasarms.com. Apr 7-8 IA, Le Mars. 18th Annual Gun Show. LeMars 9am-3pm. A: $5. F: $35. Central Indiana Gun Shows.
Mar 24-25 TX, Corpus Christi. Gun Show. Richard M Convention Center, 301-12th Street S.E. SH: Sat. PO Box 32, Centerville, IN 47330. PH: 765-993-8942.
Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, 1213 Terry Shamsie
Blvd. SH: Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 9am-5pm. F: $70/
electricity $45. Saxet Gun Shows. PO Box 5677,
Corpus Christi, TX 78465. PH: 361-289-2256. www. Straight Shooters Gun Shows CONRAD & DOWDELL
saxetshows.com.
Mar 24-25 TX, Houston. Gun and Knife Show. Brown www.straightshootersenterprises.com 2018 GUN SHOWS
Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de Las Americas.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $9. F: . High
Caliber Gun and Knife Show. PO Box 2616, Alvin, TX
April 7-8 April 14-15 M
MEDINA, OHIO
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77512. PH: 281-489-1741. www.texasgunshows.com. Salem, IN New Albany, IN Free g held at
Mar 24-25 TX, Abilene. Gun & Knife Show. Convention Parkin M
Medina Community Center 8’
Center, 1100 N. 6th St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am- Tables
4pm. Texas Gun & Knife Association. 126 Cedar Knoll,
Kerrville, TX 78028. PH: 830-285-0575. www.texasgu-
April 21-22 April 28-29 735 Lafayette Rd $55
M
Medina County Fairgrounds
nandknifeshows.com. Charlestown, IN Friendship, IN
Mar 24-25 VA, Fredericksburg. Gun Show. Expo &
Conference Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy. SH: Show Hours - Friday Set up only: 12 pm to 5pm
April 14-15
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $10. T: 450.
Southeastern Guns & Knives, Ltd.. PO Box 6601,
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm
June 23-24
Portsmouth, VA 23703. PH: 757-483-5383. www. Dealer Tables: $40
sgkshows.com. how Hours:
Admission: $6.00 Free for Chidren 12 & under For Informatio 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mar 24-25 VA, Richmond. Kenny Woods Gun Shows.
Madison County Fairgrounds, 3237 Old Irvine Rd. Sponsored by: Straight Shooters Enterprises, L.L.C. 330-948-44 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. F: . Kenny Woods George A. Smith
Gun Shows. PO Box 334, Manchester, IA 52057. PH: Call: 812-498-3833
563-927-8176. www.rkshows.com.
Mar 24-25 VA, Richmond. Richmond Gun Show. Richmond
Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave. SH: Sat.

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9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. A: $10. T: 800. F: $80.
Showmasters, Inc. . 4225 Fortress Dr, Blacksburg,
VA 24060. PH: 540-951-1344. www.showmastersgun-
shows.com.
Mar 24 WI, Wisconsin Rapids. 42nd Annual Gun Show.
Wild Horse Banquet Hall, 9031 County Rd WW. SH:
Sat. 8am-4pm. A: $5. F: . Wood County Rifle & Pistol
Club. 910 Griffith Ave, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494.
PH: 715-325-3187.
Mar 30-Apr 1 IN, Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne 650 Gun Show. Show & Sale
The Fieldhouse, 3946 Ice Way. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm,
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $6. T: 650. F: $35
prepaid/ $45 at show. Gun Slinger Promotions. 6778
N 525 W , Angola, IN 46703. PH: 260-624-5996. www.
gunslingerpromotions.com.
Mar 30-31 WI, Middleton. Gun show. Marriott, 1313 John Q
Hammons Dr. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-5pm. A: $7.
F: $45. Take A Kid Hunting/Bob & Rocco Gun Shows.
PO Box 233, Somerset, WI 54025. PH: 608-752-6677.
www.bobandrocco.com.
Mar 30-31 WI, Neillsville. Gun Buyer Shows. American
Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat.
9am-4pm. A: $5. F: 8’/ $20. BJ Keating/ The Gun
Buyer. P.O. Box 75, Lisbon, WI 53950. PH: 608-548-
4867.
Mar 31 IN, Gary. Gun Show. National Guard Armory, 2501
E 15th Ave. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm. A: $5. F: $40. Central
Indiana Gun Shows. PO Box 32, Centerville, IN
47330. PH: 765-993-8942. www.centralindianagun-
shows.com.
Mar 31-Apr 1 MI, Novi. Gun & Knife Show. Suburban
Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm. A: $6. T: 900. Sport Show
Promotions. PO Box 404, Mason, MI 48854. PH:
517-676-4160. www.migunshows.com.
Mar 31 MI, Alpena. Alpena Gun & Knife Show. K of C Hall,
1880 Hamilton Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-3pm. F: . Michigan
Gun & Knife Shows. no available, unknown, MI 12345.
PH: 989-798-8709.
Apr 4 WI, Madison. Gun Show. VFW Post 7591 Madison
East, 301 Cottage Grove Rd. SH: Wed. 4pm-8pm. A: $5.
F: $15 pre-pay/ $20 day of show. South/Central WI Gun

FREE PARKING
Collectors Group. N5754 Hwy 89, Lake Mills, WI 53551.
PH: 920-648-3322. www.szafranskigunshop.com.
Apr 6-7 IA, Le Mars. Le Mars Sportsmans Gun Show -
April 7 & 8, 2018. 17th Annual Sportsmans Gun Show,
301-12th Street S.E. SH: Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-5pm.
A: Admission $5.00
Children under 12 are free with paid adult - Free Parking
. T: 160. F: 25.00. Le Mars Sportsmans Club. 12391 Key
Ave, Le Mars, IA 51031. PH: 712-251-7772. https://
BUY - SELL - TRADE
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Apr 6-8 MI, Lansing. Gun & Knife Show. Ingham Cty.
Fairgrounds, 700 E Ash St, US 127 to Kipp Rd. E. SH:
Fri. 2pm-7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm. A: $6.
T: 440. Sport Show Promotions. PO Box 404, Mason,
MI 48854. PH: 517-676-4160. www.migunshows.com. .1,9(6&/27+,1*6833/,(60,/,7$5,$
(1*5$9,1*%22.621),5($506
Apr 6-8 NY, Fishkill. Arms Fairs. Ramada Inn and
Conference Center, 542 US 9. SH: Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. T: 110. F: . NEACA. PO BOX
385, Mechanicville, NY 12118. PH: 518-664-9743.
www.neaca.com. 5(/$7('&2//(&7$%/(60(025$%,/,$
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Apr 6-8 WI, Waukesha. Gun show. Expo Forum, 1000
Northview Rd. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.

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9am-3pm. A: $7. F: $45. Take A Kid Hunting/Bob &
Rocco Gun Shows. PO Box 233, Somerset, WI 54025.
PH: 608-752-6677. www.bobandrocco.com.
Apr 6-7 WI, Phillips. Gun & Knife Show. Municipal Building,
745 Eyder Ave. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm. A:
$5/weekend. T: 100. F: $30. Ray Kangas Productions.

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71590 Hoover Line Rd., Iron River, WI 54847. PH:
715-372-4654.
Apr 7-8 AR, Batesville. Gun Show. Independence Co.
Fairgrounds, 55 White Drive. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-4pm. A: $7. T: 85. F: 1-4 $45; 5+ $40; 10+ $35. DISCOUNTS: WWW.NORTHEASTGUNSHOWS.COM
G&S Promotions. PO Box 338, Wister, OK 74966. PH:
918-659-2201. www.gandsgunshows.com.

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Apr 7-8 IN, Sunman. Gun Show. American Legion Post 337, 412 Eastern Ave. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. F: $40. Straight Shooters Enterprises. PH: 812-498-3833.
www.straightshootersenterprises.com.
Apr 7-8 KY, Cadiz. Gun & Knife Show. Trigg Co. Rec. Complex, 330 Complex Rd. SH:
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. T: 100. F: . Midwest Promotions LLC. PO Box 412,
Henderson, KY 42419. PH: 270-724-1684. www.midwestprogunshows.com.
Apr 7-8 MA, Foxboro. Firearm & Knife Show. Olive & Mint “Ambrosia” Facility, 2
Washington Street, Route 1. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. F: 325. NewMart
Promotions. PO Box 406, Mahopac Falls, NY 10542. PH: 914-248-1000.
Apr 7-8 MD, Frederick. Gun Show. Fairgrounds, 797 E Patrick St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-3pm. A: $9. T: 350. F: $70. Silverado Promotions. Box 370, Buckeystown, MD
21717. PH: 301-874-5012. www.silveradogunshow.com.
Apr 7-8 MN, Hastings. Gun & Knife Show. Armory, 3050 Hwy. 316. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-3pm. A: $5.. F: $35 pre-pay/ $40 at the show. Crocodile Productions Inc. 12781
Able St. NE, Blaine, MN 55434. PH: 763-754-7140. www.crocodileproductionsinc.
com.
GUNS, AMMO, KNIVES & RELATED ITEMS Apr 7-8 OH, Massillon. Stark Gun Collectors show. Massillon Knights of Columbus hall,
988 Cherry Rd NW. SH: Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $5.00 Adults
PUBLIC INVITED TO BUY • SELL • BROWSE • TRADE Kids 12 and under Free. T: 110. F: . Stark Gun Collectors Inc.. 1206 Orrville St NW,
Credit Cards or Money Orders only two weeks prior to show. Massillon, OH 44647. PH: 330-830-5340. www.starkguncollectors.com.
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa & Discover by phone. Apr 7-8 OH, Girard. Gun Show. Youngstown Area Metroplex, 1620 Motor Inn Dr. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $7. Ohio Gun Shows. PO Box 491, Vienna, OH 44473.
PH: 330-539-4247. www.ohiogunshows.com.
E-mail: info@premiergunshows.com Apr 7-8 OK, Tulsa. Tulsa Arms Show. Fairgrounds, 4145 E. 21 St. SH: Sat. 8am-6pm, Sun.
PO Box 34224, Ft. Worth, TX 76162 8am-4pm. A: $10. T: 4200. F: $175. Tulsa Arms Collectors Association. PO Box 33201,
Tulsa, ok 74153. PH: 918-492-0401. www.tulsaarmsshow.com.
Buy Your Tickets On-Line OR Join Our Email List and Save $1.00 at: Apr 7-8 PA, Monroeville. Pittsburgh Gun & Knife Show. Monroeville Convention Center,
817-732-1194 www.PremierGunShows.com 209 Mall Blvd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-5pm. A: $9. T: 650. F: $55. Showmasters,
Inc. . 4225 Fortress Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060. PH: 540-951-1344. www.showmas-
tersgunshows.com.
Apr 7-8 SC, Columbia. Gun, Knife & Miitaria Show. Jamil Shrine Temple, 206 Jamil Rd. SH:
LEWISVILLE GUN SHOW Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8 or $6 w/Military ID. SC Arms Coll. Assoc.. PO
Box 4308, Irmo, SC 29063. PH: 803-463-9377. www.scaca.net.
April 7 & 8 Apr 7-8 TX, San Antonio. Gun Show. Events Center, 8111 Meadow Leaf. SH: Sat.
9am-6pm, Sun. 9am-5pm. F: $70. Saxet Gun Shows. PO Box 5677, Corpus Christi,
TX 78465. PH: 361-289-2256. www.saxetshows.com.
UPCOMING SHOWS - May 5 & 6 • June 30 & July 1 Apr 7-8 TX, Pasadena. Gun & Knife Show. Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy. SH:
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $9. High Caliber Gun & Knife Show. PO Box 2616,
Premier Event Center, Lakeland Plaza Alvin, TX 77512. PH: 281-489-1741. www.highcalibergunshow.com.
Apr 7-8 TX, Wichita Falls. Gun & Knife Show. MPEC Exhibit Hall, 5th & Burnett. SH: Sat.
1165 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville, TX 75067 9am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. A: $5. T: 200. F: $60. Wichita Falls Gun & Knife Show. PO
Box 3611, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. PH: 940-692-3766. www.joetomwhite.com.
400 Tables 8 ft. - $80 - FREE Parking
g Apr 7-8 UT, Salt Lake City. Gun Show. Mountain American Expo Center, 9575 S. State St.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $12. F: . Crossroads of the West. PO Box 290,
Kaysville, UT 84037. PH: 801-544-9125. www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
MESQUITE RODEO Apr 7-8 VA, Fishersville. Fishersville Gun & Knife Show. Augusta Expo, 277 Expo Road.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. A: $8. T: 250. F: $60. Showmasters, Inc. . 4225
Fortress Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060. PH: 540-951-1344. www.showmastersgunshows.
April 14 & 15 com.
Apr 7-8 WV, Morgantown. The Morgantown Gun Show. Mylan Park Expo Center, Ruby
Community Center, 500 Mylan Park Lane. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $7.
UPCOMING SHOWS - September 8 & 9 T: 300. F: $45. Showmasters, Inc. . 4225 Fortress Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060. PH:
540-951-1344. www.showmastersgunshows.com.
Mesquite Convention Center Apr 14-15 AZ, Kingman. Pioneer Country Events Gun & Knife, Coins & Collectibles Show.
1700 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, TX 75149 Mohave Co. Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Ave. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm.
A: $6/ $9 two-day pass. F: . Pioneer Country Events. not available, PO Box 3955,
400 Tables 8 ft. - $80 - FREE Parking Kingman, AZ 86402. PH: 928-692-0937. www.PioneerCountryEvents.com.
Apr 14-15 CA, San Francisco. Gun Show. Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Avenue. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $12. Crossroads of the West. PO Box 290, Kaysville, UT
84037. PH: 801-544-9125. www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
PREMIER GUN SHOWS@ BIG TOWN Apr 14-15 FL, Lakeland. Gun Show. The Lakeland Center, 701 West Lime Street. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $8. T: 600. Lakeland Rifle and Pistol Club . 2000 Lasso
Ln, Lakeland, fl 33815. PH: 863-665-0092. lakelandgunshow.com.
April 21 & 22 Apr 14-15 IN, Lafayette. Gun & Knife Show. Tippecanoe 4H Fairgrounds, 1401 Teal Rd. SH:
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5. F: $35. Central Indiana Gun Shows. PO Box 32,
UPCOMING SHOWS - May 19 & 20 • June 16 & 17 Centerville, IN 47330. PH: 765-993-8942. www.centralindianagunshows.com.
Apr 14-15 KY, Somerset. Kenny Woods Gun Shows. The Center, 2292 S hwy 27. SH: Sat.
2323 Big Town Blvd., Mesquite, TX, 75149 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $8. RK Shows. PO Box 334, Manchester, IA 52057. PH:
750 Tables 8 ft. - $80 - FREE Parking 563-927-8176. www.rkshows.com.
Apr 14-15 MI, Grand Rapids. Gun & Knife Show. 4 Mile Rd Showplace, 1025 Four Mile
Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm. T: 450. Sport Show Promotions. PO Box 404,
Mason, MI 48854. PH: 517-676-4160. www.migunshows.com.
ORIGINAL FORT WORTH GUN SHOW Apr 14-15 MN, Cambridge. Gun & Knife Show. Cambridge Armory, 505 Spirit River Dr S.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5. F: $35 pre-pay/ $40 at the show. Crocodile
Productions Inc. 12781 Able St. NE, Blaine, MN 55434. PH: 763-754-7140. www.
April 28 & 29 crocodileproductionsinc.com.
Apr 14-15 MO, Hallsville. Gun & Knife Show. Hallsville Fairgrounds, 500 Hwy OO. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. T: 250. F: $66. Midwest Arms Collector, LLC. 32671 Hwy 6,
UPCOMING SHOWS - June 23 & 24 Brashear, MO 63533. PH: 669-956-6004. www.macshows.com.
Amon Carter Exhibit Hall Apr 14-15 NC, Charlotte. Dixie Gun & Knife Show. Park Expo & Conference Ctr., 2500 E
Independence Blvd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. A: $8. Dixie Gun And Knife
3401 Burnett Tandy, Ft Worth, TX, 76107 Classic, Inc. PO Box 21049, Raleigh, NC 27619. PH: 919-781-1287. www.dixiegu-
1,, 00 Tables
ab es 8 ft.
t - $80 nandknifeshow.com.
Apr 14-15 NH, Concord. New England Events: Concord Gun Show. Everett Ice Arena, 15
Loudon Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-2pm. A: $9 per person. T: 285. F: $75 per
PASADENA GUN SHOW table. 4 Church Street, Concord, NH 03301. PH: 603-230-9014. https://newengland-
events.net/.
Apr 14-15 NM, Albuquerque. Albuquerque Gun & Blade Show. Expo NM Lujan Bldg, 300
May 26 & 27 San Pedro NE. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: Adults $7, kids under 12 FREE.
T: 600. F: $70. Silver Spur Trade Shows. PO Box 208, Ralls, TX 79357. PH: 806-253-
1322. www.albuquerquegunshow.com.
UPCOMING SHOWS - June 30 & July 1 Apr 14-15 OH, Medina. Gun Show. Community Ctr., Co. Fairgrounds (SR 42) 735 Lafayette
Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $7., under 12 free. T: 450. F: $55. Conrad &
Pasadena Convention Center Dowdell Productions. 9047 Kennard Rd., Lodi, OH 44254. PH: 330-948-4400. www.
7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77507 conraddowdell.com.
Apr 14-15 PA, Washington. Gun Show. Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St.
8 ft. Table - $80 - FREE Parking SH: Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $7, 12 & under free with adult. ARH Sport Shop.
4174 Route 40, Claysville, PA 15323. PH: 724-948-3571. www.arhsportshop.com.
Apr 14-15 TN, Memphis. Gun Show. Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd. SH:
WACO GUN SHOW Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $12 adult/$4 kids. T: 400. F: $71. RK Shows. PO
Box 334, Manchester, IA 52057. PH: 563-927-8176. www.rkshows.com.
Apr 14-15 TX, Kerrville. Gun & Knife Show. Event Center , 3785 TX-27. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
June 9 & 10 Sun. 10am-4pm. Texas Gun & Knife Association. 126 Cedar Knoll, Kerrville, TX 78028.
PH: 830-285-0575. www.texasgunandknifeshows.com.
Apr 14-15 TX, Mesquite. Premier Gun Shows. Mesquite Convention Center, 1800 Rodeo
Extraco Events Center Drive. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. T: 400. F: $80. Premier Gun Shows. PO
4601 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710 Box 34224, Fort Worth, TX 76162. PH: 817-732-1194. www.premiergunshows.com.
Apr 15 IN, Fort Wayne. Gun Show. Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd. SH: Sun.
500 Tables 8 ft. - $80 - FREE Parking 8am-4pm. A: $4. Midwest Gun Traders . 8716 Amberly, New Haven, IN 46774. PH:
260-749-6509.
Apr 15 NY, Babylon. Antique & Modern Gun Show. American Legion Hall, 22 Grove
On Line OR Join Our Email List and Save $1.00
Buy Your Tickets On-Line $1 00 at: Place. SH: Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $6.. T: 100. North Eastern Arms Collectors Association,

www.PremierGunShows.com Inc . PO Box 185, Amityville, ny 11701. PH: 631-669-0094. www.nearms.wix.com/

nearmshome.
Apr 20-21 IN, Evansville. The Gun Show. National Guard Armory, 3300 E.Divison St. SH:

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16 & Under Free. T: 170. F: $30. Irish Hitman Promotions
LLC. 3299 Woodview Drive, Newburgh, IN 47630. PH:
812-483-3064.
Apr 20-22 VA, Chantilly. The Nation’s Gun Show. Dulles
Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center. SH:
Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. A:
$13/day; $20/3-day pass. T: 1300. F: $115 aisle/$120
wall. Showmasters Gun Shows. 4225 Fortress Dr,
Blacksburg, VA 24060. PH: 540-951-1344. www.
thenationsgunshow.com.
Apr 20-21 WI, Iron River. Iron River Swap Meet. Iron River
Community Center, US Hwy. 2. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat.
9am-4pm. A: $5/weekend. T: 75. F: $30. Ray Kangas
Productions. 71590 Hoover Line Rd., Iron River, WI
54847. PH: 715-372-4654.
Apr 20-22 WI, Antigo. Gun show. Ice Arena, 1633 Neva
Rd. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm.
A: $6. F: $40. Take A Kid Hunting/Bob & Rocco
Gun Shows. PO Box 233, Somerset, WI 54025. PH:
608-752-6677. www.bobandrocco.com.
Apr 20-21 WI, Saratoga. Gun Buyer Shows. Town Hall, 1120
State Hwy 73 South. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm.
A: $5. F: 8’/ $20. BJ Keating/ The Gun Buyer. P.O. Box
75, Lisbon, WI 53950. PH: 608-548-4867.
Apr 21-22 AZ, Phoenix. Gun Show. Arizona State
Fairgrounds, 1826 W McDowell Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $12. Crossroads of the West. PO
Box 290, Kaysville, UT 84037. PH: 801-544-9125.
www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
Apr 21-22 CA, Lancaster. Lancaster Gun Show. Antelope
Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 West Ave H. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: ADMISSION $10.00.
Print your $1.00 off coupon
Children under 14 are always free!. T: 325. F: $110 Each
($90 If Paid 3 Weeks In Advance). 2650 Jamacha Rd
, Ste 147 Box 149, El Cajon, CA 92019. PH: 619-997-
F: . Michigan Gun & Knife Shows. no available,
unknown, MI 12345. PH: 989-798-8709.
Apr 25 WI, Sullivan. Gun Show. Concord House, 977
Concord Center Rd. SH: Wed. 4pm-8pm. A: $5. F:
$15 pre-pay/ $20 day of show. South/Central WI Gun
Collectors Group. N5754 Hwy 89, Lake Mills, WI 53551.
PH: 920-648-3322. www.szafranskigunshop.com.
Apr 27-28 GA, Marietta. Atlanta Antique Gun & International
Military Show. IAMAW Local 709 Union Hall, 1032 S
Marietta Parkway. SH: Fri. 12pm-5pm, Sat. 9am-4pm.
A: $7, ages 7-12 $1. Carolina Trader Promotions. PH:
704-282-1339. www.thecarolinetrader.com.
Apr 27-29 NY, Manchester Center. Arms Fairs. Riley Rink
at Hunter Park, 410 Hunter Park Rd. SH: Fri. 9am-5pm,
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. T: 275. F: . NEACA.
PO BOX 385, Mechanicville, NY 12118. PH: 518-664-
9743. www.neaca.com.
Apr 27-28 PA, Gettysburg. Militaria & Historic Arms Show.
Gettysburg Fire Dept, 35 N Stratton St. SH: Fri.
1pm-7pm, Sat. 9am-4pm. T: 85. F: . Hallowed Ground
Militaria. 35 N Stratton St, Gettysburg, PA 17325. PH:
717-667-2383.
Apr 27-29 WI, Ashland. Gun & Knife Show. Civic Ctr.,
320-4th Ave. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5. T: 265. F: $35. Ray Kangas
Productions. 71590 Hoover Line Rd., Iron River, WI
54847. PH: 715-372-4654.
Apr 28-29 CA, Ventura. Gun Show. Cty. Fairgrounds, 10
W. Harbor Blvd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A:
$12. Crossroads of the West. PO Box 290, Kaysville,
UT 84037. PH: 801-544-9125. www.crossroadsgun-
shows.com.
Apr 28 IL, Wheaton. Collector Arms Dealers Association
Show. DuPage Co. Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester
Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-4pm. A: Hours: 9am to 4pm / $9
(includes admission to the National Chicago Civil War
Show – https://www.chicagocivilwarshow.com/). .
F: . 115 E. Division St., Shawano, WI 54166. PH:
715-526-9769. https://www.cadagunshow.com/.
Apr 28-29 IL, Wheaton. National Civil War and Military
Show. DuPage Co. Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd.
SH: Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 9am-5pm. A: Hours: 9am to
4pm / $9 (includes admission to the National Chicago
Civil War Show – https://www.chicagocivilwarshow.
com/). . F: . Zurko Promotions. 115 E. Division St.,
Shawano, WI 54166. PH: 715-526-9769. https://www.
cadagunshow.com/.
Apr 28-29 IN, Indianapolis. Gun Show. Marion County
Fairgrounds, 7300 East Troy St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5. F: $40. Central Indiana
Gunshows, LLC. PO Box 32, Centerville, IN 47330. PH:
765-993-8942. www.centralindianagunshows.com.
Apr 28-29 MI, Gaylord. Gaylord Gun & Knife Show. The
Ellison Place, 150 Dale Dr. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-3pm. A: $5. T: 200. F: 1 day= $30 ea; 2 day $40 ea.
Michigan Gun & Knife Shows. no available, unknown,
MI 12345. PH: 989-798-8709.
Apr 28-Nov 24 MI, Novi. Michigan Antique Arms
Collectors. Suburban Showplace, 46100 Grand River.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm, Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 9am-3pm, Sat. 9am-5pm. A: $5.00. T: 400. F: $60
member/$75 nonmember. MAAC. 1657 Heritage Dr.,
Canton, MI 48188. PH: 313-690-7157. www.michiga-
nantiquearms.com.
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4154. www.SoCalGunshows.com.
Apr 21-22 IN, Crown Point. Gun & Knife Show. Lake Cty.
Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5., under 12 free w/adult. F: $45.
Central Indiana Gun Shows. PO Box 32, Centerville,
IN 47330. PH: 765-993-8942. www.centralindianagun-
shows.com.
Apr 21-22 LA, Lafayette. Gun & Knife Show. Event Center,
4607 Johnston St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-

& Knife
4pm. A: $8. Classic Arms Productions. PO Box 654,
Mandeville, LA 70470. PH: 985-624-8577. www.
capgunshows.com.
Apr 21-22 MI, Kalamazoo. Gun & Knife Show. Fairgrounds,
2900 Lake St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm.
A: $6. T: 275. Sport Show Promotions. PO Box 404,
Mason, MI 48854. PH: 517-676-4160. www.migun-
shows.com.
Apr 21-22 MN, St. Paul. MWCA Appraiser Show/ Gun
Show. MN State Fair Education Building, 1321 Snelling
Show/Sale
Ave N. SH: Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5 at the
Door, Per person per day. T: 300. F: $55 Non-member.
Minnestoa Weapons Collectors Assoication. P.o. box
662, Hopkins, MN 55343. PH: 612-721-8976. www.
mwca.org.
Apr 21-22 NE, Kearney. 20th Annual Kearney Gun Show.
Expo Center, 3807 Ave. N. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-4pm. A: $4. T: 375. F: $30 . Kearney Gun Show.
46630 Litchfield Road, Litchfield, NE 68852. PH:
308-446-2351.
Apr 21-22 NY, Syracuse. Syracuse Gun Show. New York 2 5 $1 * ( & 2 8 1 7 < ) $, 5 * 5 2 8 1 ' 6
State Arms Collectors Association, NY Fairgrounds
Expo Center, Center of Progress Building. SH: Sat.    : L V Q H U $Y H Q X H  0 L G G O H W R Z Q  1  < .
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $7. T: 1000. F: $65
member/ $75 non-member. New York State Arms
Collectors Association. 346 Paul St, Endicott, NY
13760. PH: 607-748-1010. 346 Paul St.
Apr 21-22 OH, Mansfield. Mansfield Gun Show. Richland
County Fairgrounds, 750 N. Home Road. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5.00
12 and under free
free admission if you join or renew NRA at this show. T:
200. F: $40 (discount for 5 or more). Heritage Arms,
LLC. PO Box 93, Bolivar, OH 44612. PH: 330-806-
0747. www.heritagegunshowsohio.com.
Apr 21-22 OH, Sharonville. Gun & Knife Show. Convention
Center, I-75, Exit 15, Sharon Rd., N. of Cincinnati. SH:
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. F: $70. Bill Goodman.
PO Box 5, Mt. Washington, KY 40047. PH: 502-538-
3900. www.gunshow.net.
Apr 21-22 OH, Montpelier. Stateline Gun Shows. Gillete
Wm. Cty. Fairgrounds, Ohio Tpke. To Exit 13, S. on
Rt. 15 R. on 107. SH: Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 9am-3pm.
A: $4.. T: 125. Stateline Gun Show. 13530 Co. Rd. S.,
Pioneer, OH 43554. PH: 419-737-2801. www.stateline-
gunshow.com.
Apr 21-22 SC, Greenville. Gun, Knife & Militaria Show.
TD Convention Center, One Exposition Dr. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8, Military $6. South
Carolina Arms Collectors Association . PO Box 4308,
Irmo, SC 29063. PH: 803-463-9377. www.scaca.net. DIRECTIONS: 5WH  WR H[LW  WR 5WH  :HVW
Apr 21-22 TX, Mesquite. Premier Gun Shows. Big Town
Event Ctr., 2323 Big Town BLvd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, JR OHIW DW WK WUDIILF OLJKW WR IDLUJURXQGV RU XVH
,QWHUVWDWH  WR H[LW : WR 5WH  DV DERYH
Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8 cash only. T: 700. Premier Gun
Shows. PO Box 34224, Fort Worth, TX 76162. PH:
817-732-1194. www.premiergunshows.com.
Apr 21-22 TX, Corpus Christi. Gun Show. Richard M
Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, 1213 Terry Shamsie
,QIR  'HDOHU ,QIR 
Blvd. SH: Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 9am-5pm. F: $70/
electricity $45. Saxet Gun Shows. PO Box 5677, ',6&28176 ZZZQRUWKHDVWJXQVKRZVFRP
Corpus Christi, TX 78465. PH: 361-289-2256. www.
saxetshows.com.
Apr 21-22 TX, Tyler. Gun & Knife Show. Harvey Hall
Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $7. T: 325. Lone Star
Gun Shows. 2405 Interstate 30 Ste B, Mesquite, TX
$1 OFF ADMISSION WITH AD
75150. PH: 214-635-2009. www.lonestargunshows.
com.
Apr 22 MI, Mt. Pleasant. Mt. Pleasant Gun & Knife Show.
Comfort Inn, 2424 S. Mission Rd. SH: Sun. 9am-3pm.
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Apr 28-29 MI, Monroe. Gun & Knife Show. Cty. Fairgrounds, MBT Expo Ctr., 3775 S.
Custer Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm. A: $6. T: 400. Sport Show Promotions.
PO Box 404, Mason, MI 48854. PH: 517-676-4160. www.migunshows.com.
Apr 28-29 MN, Bloomington. Gun & Knife Show. Bloomington Armory, 3300 W. 98th St.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5.. F: $35 pre-pay/ $40 at the show. Crocodile
Productions Inc. 12781 Able St. NE, Blaine, MN 55434. PH: 763-754-7140. www.
crocodileproductionsinc.com.
Apr 28-29 NY, Hamburg . Niagara Frontier Gun Shows. Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5820 South
Park Ave. SH: Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: 7.00. T: 400. F: 50.00. NFG Shows. 83
eckerson, akron, NY 14001. PH: 716-542-9928. www.nfgshows.com.
Apr 28-29 OH, Cleveland-Berea. Gun Show. Cuyahoga Cty. Fairgrounds, I-71 to Bagley
Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $6. Ohio Shows. PO Box 491, Vienna, OH
44473. PH: 330-539-4247. www.ohiogunshows.com.
Apr 28-Dec 15 OH, Wellington. Lorain County Gun Show. Lorain County Fairgrounds,
23000 Fairgrounds Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 9am-3pm, Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun.
SAVE THESE DATES
Upcoming 2018
9am-3pm, Sat. 9am-4pm. A: $5.00-12 and under free. T: 100. F: $35.00 ea. for both
days. 3 or more $30.00 ea. both days. Bill-Mar Promotions-440-986-5004. 221 E Main
St, South Amherst, OH 44001. PH: 440-320-4660.
Apr 28-29 OK, Oklahoma City. Hall of Fame Gun Show. Oklahoma City Fairgounds, 3001
General Pershing Blvd. SH: Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. T: 750. F: $65. Grand
American Arms Shows. PO Box 96918, Oklahoma City, OK 73147. PH: 405-612-0223.
www.grandamericanarmsshows.com.
Apr 28-29 PA, Grove City. Gun Show. Grove City Sportsmen’s Club , 97 Centertown Rd.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-2pm. A: $5. F: 8’- $20; 6’- $15. Grove City Sportsmen’s
Club. 97 Centertown Rd, Grove City, PA 16127. PH: 724-967-5580.
Apr 28-29 SC, Florence. Gun & Knife Show. Civic Ctr., 3300 W Radio Dr. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8.. F: $65. MK Shows. P.O. Box 685, Monroe, ga
30655. PH: 770-630-7296. www.MKShows.com.
Apr 28-29 TN, Knoxville. Gun & Knife Show. Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Hwy. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $12. F: . RK Shows. PO Box 334, Manchester, IA 52057.
PH: 563-927-8176. www.rkshows.com.
Apr 28-29 TN, Knoxville. Gun & Knife Show. Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Hwy. SH:
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. T: 500. RK Shows. PO Box 334, Manchester, IA 52057.
PH: 563-927-8176. www.rkshows.com.
Apr 28-29 TX, Lubbock. Lubbock Gun & Blade Show. Lubbock Civic Center, 1501 Mac
Davis Lane. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. A: Adults $7. Kids under 12 FREE.

ARMS FAIRS
T: 350. F: $55. Silver Spur Trade Shows. PO Box 208, Ralls, TX 79357. PH: 806-253-
1322. www.silverspurtradeshows.com.
Apr 28-29 TX, Ft. Worth. Premier Gun Shows. Amon Carter Exhibit Hall, Will Rogers Ctr.
, 3401 Burnett Tandy. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $10 cash only. T: 1200.
Premier Gun Shows. PO Box 34224, Fort Worth, TX 76162. PH: 817-732-1194. www.
NEW EASTCOAST ARMS COLL. ASSOC. premiergunshows.com.
Apr 28-29 TX, Bryan. Gun & Knife Show. Brazos County Expo Center, 5827 Leonard Rd.
FISHKILL, NEW YORK SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. T: 150. F: $70. High Caliber Gun & Knife Shows.
PO Box 2616, Alvin, TX 77512. PH: 281-489-1741. www.texasgunshows.com.
RAMADA INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER~ 110T Apr 28-29 VA, Manassas. SGK, Ltd Gun Shows. Prince William Cty. Fairgrounds, 10624
Dumfries Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8. T: 200. Southeastern Guns
April *6, 7, 8 • June *1, 2, 3 & Knives, Ltd.. PO Box 6601, Portsmouth, VA 23703. PH: 757-483-5383. www.
sgkshows.com.

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RILEY RINK AT HUNTER PARK ~ 275T May 5-6 CA, Ontario. Gun & Knife Show. Conv. Ctr., 2000 E. Convention Center Way.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $12. Crossroads of the West. PO Box 290,
April *27, 28, 29 Kaysville, UT 84037. PH: 801-544-9125. www.crossroadgunshows.com.
May 5-6 IL, Belleville. Gun, Knife, Hunting & Trade Show. Belle-Clair Expo, 200 S. Belt
East. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $6. F: $45. ECA Hunting and Trade
Shows. PO Box 138, Centralia, IL 62801. PH: 618-495-2572. ecahuntingandtrade-
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK shows.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY CENTER ~ 250T May 5-6 IN, Muncie. Gun & Knife Show. Delaware Co. Fairgrounds, 1210 N Wheeling Ave.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5. F: $35. Central Indiana Gun Shows. PO Box
May *25, 26, 27 32, Centerville, IN 47330. PH: 765-993-8942. www.centralindianagunshows.com.
May 5-6 ME, Biddeford. New England Events: Biddeford Gun Show. Biddeford Ice Arena,
18 Pomerleau St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-2pm. A: $9 per person. T: 200. F:
$75 per table. 4 Church Street, Concord, NH 03301. PH: 603-230-9014. https://
CLINTON, NEW YORK newenglandevents.net/.
May 5-6 MI, Birch Run. Gun & Knife Show. Frankenmuth Credit Union Event Center,
CLINTON ARENA ~ 175T 11600 N Beyer Rd , Exit 136 off I-75. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm. A: $7. T:
700. Sport Show Promotions. PO Box 404, Mason, MI 48854. PH: 517-676-4160.
June *8, 9, 10 www.migunshows.com.
May 5-6 MN, Champlin. Gun & Knife Show & Military Collectibles. Champlin Ice Arena ,
12165 Ensign Ave. N. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5.. F: $35 pre-pay/ $40
RUTLAND, VERMONT at the show. Crocodile Productions Inc. 12781 Able St. NE, Blaine, MN 55434. PH:
763-754-7140. www.crocodileproductionsinc.com.
VERMONT STATE FAIRGROUNDS ~ 80T May 5-6 MN, Mora . Gun Show. Mora Ice Arena, 701 S. Union St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-3pm. A: $5. F: $30 advance/ $35 at show- 8’ . AC Expos & Kennys Sporting
June *22, 23, 24 Goods. PO Box 158, Aurora, MN 55705. PH: 218-290-0274. upnorth@acexposgun-
shows.com.
* FRIDAY FOR MEMBER ONLY, May 5-6 NC, Raleigh. Dixie Gun & Knife Show. State Fairgrounds, Jim Graham Bldg. SH:
Contact Cathy or David Petronis, PO Box 385, Mechanicville, NY 12118 Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. A: $9. Dixie Gun And Knife Classic, Inc. PO Box
21049, Raleigh, NC 27619. PH: 919-781-1287. www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com.
*Membership in New Eastcoast Arms Collectors Associates allows FREE entry May 5-6 NY, Middletown. Gun & Knife Show. Orange Cty. Fairgrounds, 239 Wisner
to all NEACA shows; $10 table rent discount; *$50. Year/$45. renew. Ave. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. T: 350. NewMart Promotions. PO Box 406,
Mahopac Falls, NY 10542. PH: 914-248-1000. www.northeastgunshows.com.
NEACA, Inc. P.O. Box 385, Mechanicville, NY 12118 May 5-6 TX, San Antonio. Gun Show. Events Center, 8111 Meadow Leaf. SH: Sat.
9am-6pm, Sun. 9am-5pm. F: $70. Saxet Gun Shows. PO Box 5677, Corpus Christi,
NEACA.com (518) 664-9743 TX 78465. PH: 361-289-2256. www.saxetshows.com.
May 5-6 VA, Doswell. Gun Show. Meadow Event Park, 13048 Dawn Blvd. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $10. T: 300. Southeastern
Guns & Knives, Ltd.. PO Box 6601, Portsmouth, VA 23703.
PH: 757-483-5383. www.sgkshows.com.

High Caliber May 11-12 WI, Monroe. Gun Show. Slice Ice Arena, 1632
4th Ave West. SH: Fri. 3pm-9pm, Sat. 8am-4pm. A: $5. F:
$20. Green County Conservation League. 1802 1st Center
Like
us on Gun & Knife Shows, Inc. Ave, Brodhead, WI 53520. PH: 608-897-4481.
May 12-13 IN, Bloomington. Gun & Knife Show. Green
County Fairgrounds, 4503 IN-54. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
www.texasgunshows.com 9am-3pm. A: $5. F: $35. Central Indiana Gun Shows. PO
Box 32, Centerville, IN 47330. PH: 765-993-8942. www.
centralindianagunshows.com.
Mary or Todd Bean • P.O. Box 2616, Alvin, TX 77512 • (281) 489-1741 May 12-13 NC, Fletcher. Gun & Knife Show. WNC Ag Ctr.,
1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., I-26, Exit 40. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Conroe, TX Houston, TX Pasadena, TX Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8.. MK Shows. P.O. Box 685, Monroe,
ga 30655. PH: 770-630-7296. www.MKShows.com.
George R. Brown Convention Ctr May 18-19 IN, Evansville. The Gun Show. National Guard
Lone Star Convention Ctr Armory, 3300 E.Divison St. SH: Fri. 12pm-4pm, Sat.
Convention Center 8am-3pm. A: $5
300 Tables - $85 Advance 16 & Under Free. T: 170. F: $30. Irish Hitman Promotions
300 Tables - $85 Advance 600 Tables - $85 Advance LLC. 3299 Woodview Drive, Newburgh, IN 47630. PH:

May 19-20 April 7-8 812-483-3064.

May 18-20 WI, Union Grove. Gun show. Racine Cty.
June 16-17 June 9-10 Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Ave. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat.

August 25-26 June 30-July 1 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $6. F: $40. Take A Kid
Hunting/Bob & Rocco Gun Shows. PO Box 233, Somerset,

September 8-9 July 28-29 WI 54025. PH: 608-752-6677. www.bobandrocco.com.

May 19-20 AL, Birmingham. Gun & Knife Show. Civic
For Info About Center, 2100 Richard Arrington, Jr Blvd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Show Hours Sun. 10am-4pm. T: 400. F: $80. Great Southern Gun & Knife
Tyler, TX Bryan, TX Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Shows. PO Box 24416, Knoxville, TN 37933. PH: 865-671-
4757. www.greatsoutherngunshow.com.
Harvey Hall May 19-20 CA, Del Mar. Gun Show. Del Mar Fairgrounds,
Brazos County Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Belton, TX Expo Center
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-4pm. Crossroads of the West. PO Box 290, Kaysville,
Bell County Expo Center UT 84037. PH: 801-544-9125. www.crossroadsgunshows.
Ft. Worth, TX 150 Tables - $70 Advance Dealer Set-up com.
May 19-20 IN, Greenfield. Gun & Knife Show. Hancock
Will Rogers Center Friday 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Cty. Fairgrounds, 620 N. Apple St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
April 28-29 Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. 9am-3pm. A: $5. F: $35. Central Indiana Gun Shows. PO
Box 32, Centerville, IN 47330. PH: 765-993-8942. www.
Call: LSGS 214-636-2009 centralindianagunshows.com.

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May 19-20 LA, Gonzales. Gun & Knife Show. Lamar Dixon
Expo Hall, 9039 Landry Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
10am-4pm. A: $9. Classic Arms Productions. PO Box
654, Mandeville, LA 70470. PH: 985-624-8577. www.
capgunshows.com.
May 19-20 MI, Cheboygan. Gun & Knife Show. Cheboygan
Ice Arena, 480 Cleveland, I75 to Exit 313. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm. T: 300. Sport Show
Promotions. PO Box 404, Mason, MI 48854. PH:
517-676-4160. www.migunshows.com.
May 19-20 MN, Moose Lake. Gun Show. Moose Lake
Riverside Arena, 1002 15th Ave North. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5. F: $30 advance/ $35
at show- 8’ . AC Expos & Kennys Sporting Goods.
PO Box 158, Aurora, MN 55705. PH: 218-290-0274.
upnorth@acexposgunshows.com.
May 19-20 MO, Springfield. Gun & Knife Show. Ozark
Empire Fairgrounds, 3100 N. Grant St. Exit 77 off I-44.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $12. T: 1000.
RK Shows. PO Box 334, Manchester, IA 52057. PH:
563-927-8176. www.rkshows.com.
May 19-20 MO, Pacific. Gun Show. Pacific Eagles #3842,
707 Congress. SH: Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A:
$7.. T: 165. F: $40. Midwest Arms & Armor Society. PO
Box 252178, St. Louis, MO 63125. PH: 314-631-2799.
www.midwestarmsarmor.com.
May 19-20 MS, Pascagoula. Pascagoula Gun Show.
Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, , 2902 Shortcut Rd. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $7. F: $70. Big Pop Gun
Show. PO Box 571, Ellisville, MS 39437. PH: 601-498-
4235. www.bigpopfireworks.com.
May 19-20 NV, Reno. Gun Show. Convention Ctr., 4590 S.
Virginia St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $12.
Crossroads of the West. PO Box 290, Kaysville, UT
84037. PH: 801-544-9125. www.crossroadsgunshows.
com.
May 19-20 OH, Sharonville. Gun & Knife Show. Convention
Center, I-75, Exit 15, Sharon Rd., N. of Cincinnati. SH:
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. F: $70. Bill Goodman.
PO Box 5, Mt. Washington, KY 40047. PH: 502-538-
3900. www.gunshow.net.
May 19-20 OK, Tulsa. Gun Show. Tulsa Expo Square,
4145 E 21st St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. F:
. RK Shows. PO Box 334, Manchester, IA 52057. PH:
563-927-8176. www.rkshows.com.
May 19-20 TX, Abilene. Gun & Knife Show. Convention
Center, 1100 N. 6th St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-
4pm. Texas Gun & Knife Association. 126 Cedar Knoll,
Kerrville, TX 78028. PH: 830-285-0575. www.texasgu-
nandknifeshows.com.
May 19-20 TX, Mesquite. Premier Gun Shows. Big Town
Event Ctr., 2323 Big Town BLvd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8 cash only. T: 700. Premier Gun
Shows. PO Box 34224, Fort Worth, TX 76162. PH:
817-732-1194. www.premiergunshows.com.
May 19-20 TX, Houston. Gun and Knife Show. Brown
Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de Las Americas.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $9. F: . High
Caliber Gun and Knife Show. PO Box 2616, Alvin, TX
77512. PH: 281-489-1741. www.texasgunshows.com.
May 19-20 TX, Belton. Gun & Knife Show. Bell County
Expo Center, 301 W Loop 121. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $7. Lone Star Gun Shows. 2405
Interstate 30 Ste B, Mesquite, TX 75150. PH: 214-635-
2009. www.lonestargunshows.com.
May 25-27 MO, Lake Ozark . Gun Show. Lodge of the Four
Seasons, 315 Four Seasons Dr. SH: Fri. 2pm-7pm,
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. F: . RK Shows. PO Box
334, Manchester, IA 52057. PH: 563-927-8176. www.
rkshows.com.
May 25-27 NY, Saratoga Springs. Arms Fairs. Saratoga
Springs City Center, 522 Broadway. SH: Fri. 9am-5pm,
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $10. T: 250. F: .
NEACA. PO BOX 385, Mechanicville, NY 12118. PH:
518-664-9743. www.neaca.com.
May 25-27 WI, Eagle River. Gun show. Ice Arena, 4149
Hwy. 70 E. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-3pm. A: $6. Take A Kid Hunting/Bob & Rocco
Gun Shows. PO Box 233, Somerset, WI 54025. PH:
608-752-6677. www.bobandrocco.com.
May 26-27 IN, Terre Haute. Gun & Knife Show. Wabash
Valley Fairgrounds, 3901 US Hwy 41 S. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5. F: $35. Central Indiana
Gun Shows. PO Box 32, Centerville, IN 47330. PH:
765-993-8942. www.centralindianagunshows.com.
May 26-27 MI, Harrison. Gun & Knife Show. Clare Cty.
Fairgrounds, 418 Fairlane, Bus 127 N, W on Fairlane.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm. A: $6. T: 275.
Sport Show Promotions. PO Box 404, Mason, MI
48854. PH: 517-676-4160. www.migunshows.com.
May 26-27 MO, Lake Ozark . Gun Show. Lodge of
the Four Seasons, 315 Four Seasons Dr. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. F: . RK Shows. PO Box
334, Manchester, IA 52057. PH: 563-927-8176. www.
rkshows.com.
May 26-27 TN, Chattanooga. Gun Show. Camp Jordan
Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 9am-4pm. F: . PO Box 334, Manchester, IA
52057. PH: 563-927-8176. www.rkshows.com.
May 26-27 TX, Pasadena. Premier Gun Shows. Convention
Ctr., 7902 Fairmont Pkwy. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
10am-4pm. A: $8 cash only. T: 300. Premier Gun
Shows. PO Box 34224, Fort Worth, TX 76162. PH:
817-732-1194. www.premiergunshows.com.
May 26-27 WY, Riverton. 29th Annual Memorial Day
Weekend Gun Show. Fremont Cty. Fairgrounds, 1010
Fairground Road. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm.
F: $45/members; $55/non-members. Wyoming
Weapons Collectors. 80 Moulton Rd., Laramie, WY
82072. PH: 307-742-4630. www.wyomingweaponscol-
lectors.com.
JUNE
Jun 1-3 NY, Fishkill. Arms Fairs. Ramada Inn and
Conference Center, 542 US 9. SH: Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. T: 110. F: . NEACA. PO BOX
385, Mechanicville, NY 12118. PH: 518-664-9743.
www.neaca.com.
Jun 1-3 WI, Waukesha. Gun show. Expo Forum, 1000
Northview Rd. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-3pm. A: $7. F: $45. Take A Kid Hunting/Bob &
Rocco Gun Shows. PO Box 233, Somerset, WI 54025.
PH: 608-752-6677. www.bobandrocco.com.
Jun 2-3 CA, Costa Mesa. Gun Show. Orange Cty.
Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-4pm. A: $12. Crossroads of the West. PO Box
290, Kaysville, UT 84037. PH: 801-544-9125. www.
crossroadsgunshows.com.
Jun 2-3 IN, Alexandria. Gun & Knife Show. Madison Cty.
Fairgrounds, 512 E 4th St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-3pm. A: $5., under 12 free w/adult. F: $35.
Central Indiana Gun Shows. PO Box 32, Centerville,
IN 47330. PH: 765-993-8942. www.centralindianagun-
shows.com.
Jun 2-3 LA, Lafayette. Gun & Knife Show. Event Center,
4607 Johnston St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-
4pm. A: $8. Classic Arms Productions. PO Box 654,
Mandeville, LA 70470. PH: 985-624-8577. www.
capgunshows.com.
Jun 2-3 MA, West Springfield. Gun & Knife Show. 1305
Memorial Ave, Better Living Ctr. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 9am-3pm. T: 500. NewMart Promotions. PO Box
406, Mahopac Falls, NY 10542. PH: 914-248-1000.
www.northeastgunshows.com.
Jun 2-3 MI, Novi. Gun & Knife Show. Suburban Collection
Showplace, 46100 Grand River. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 10am-3pm. A: $6. T: 900. Sport Show Promotions.
PO Box 404, Mason, MI 48854. PH: 517-676-4160.
www.migunshows.com.
Jun 2-3 MO, Bridgeton. Gun Show. Machinist Hall, 12365
Saint Charles Rock Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-3pm. A: $8. F: . Midwest Arms Collector, LLC .
32671 Hwy 6, Brashear, MO 63533. PH: 669-956-6004.
www.macshows.com.
Jun 2-3 NC, Raleigh. 72nd Old North State Antique Gun
& Military Antiques Show. State Fairgrounds , 1025
Blue Ridge Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm.
A: $8, ages 7-12 $1. Carolina Trader Promotions. PH:
704-282-1339. www.thecarolinetrader.com.
Jun 2-3 SC, Ladson. Gun & Knife Show. Exchange Park
Fairgrounds, 9850 Hwy 78. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
10am-4pm. A: $8.. MK Shows . P.O. Box 685, Monroe,
ga 30655. PH: 770-630-7296. www.MKShows.com.
Jun 2-3 TN, Lebanon. Gun & Knife Show. Wilson County
Expo Center, 945 East Baddour Parkway. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $10. T: 450. F: $70. Bill

NEW YORK STATE ARMS COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION, INC.

SYRACUSE GUN SHOW

TM

APRIL 21-22, 2018

CENTER OF PROGRESS BUILDING • NY FAIRGROUNDS EXPO CENTER • Syracuse, NY
The Onondaga County
Sheriffs Pistol License Unit will
be in attendance both days.
1,000 TABLES
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. • SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
DAILY ADMISSION $7.00 PER PERSON
Children under 12 free - Must be accompanied by Adult • Senior Citizens $5.00 FOOD AVAILABLE AT SHOW
Eight Foot Tables - $65.00 Each (members) • $75.00 Each (non-members)
Show Manager: Sandy Ackerman Klinger
xhibitors only may set up 4:00-8:00 P.M. Friday Night; 8:00-9:00 A.M. Saturday
UPCOMING SHOWS DEALERS MUST HAVE VALID N.Y.S. SALES TAX NUMBER
State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY GUARDS ON DUTY 24 HOURS DAILY
September 15-16, 2018 PLENTY OF FREE PARKING
ALL FIREARMS SALES or transactions require, by law, a NICS background check and must be conducted through available
dealers only, INSIDE the hall. No PRIVATE sales, trades or barters of any firearms are permitted on State property.
Sellers of all modern firearms must provide a gun locking device suitable for said firearms, with written instructions, at time of sale.
All Firearm Laws WILL Be Observed. All cartridge guns entering, within, or leaving the show must be tied in such a way that they cannot be loaded!
PAYMENT AND SIGNED CONTRACT MUST ACCOMPANY RESERVATION • PAYABLE TO: New York State Arms Collectors Association, Inc.
SEND TO: Sandy Ackerman Klinger, 346 Paul St., Endicott, N.Y. 13760
PHONE: (607) 748-1010 • 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Weekdays

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 Goodman. PO Box 5, Mt. Washington, KY 40047. PH:
502-538-3900. www.gunshow.net.
Jun 2-3 TX, San Antonio. Gun Show. Events Center, 8111
Meadow Leaf. SH: Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 9am-5pm. F:
$70. Saxet Gun Shows. PO Box 5677, Corpus Christi,
TX 78465. PH: 361-289-2256. www.saxetshows.com.
Jun 2-3 TX, Ft. Worth. Gun & Knife Show. Will Rogers
Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster Ave. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8. T: 800. Lone Star Gun
Shows. 2405 Interstate 30 Ste B, Mesquite, TX 75150.
PH: 214-635-2009. www.lonestargunshows.com.
Jun 8-10 IN, Evansville. Gun & Knife Show. National.
Guard Armory, 3300 Division St. SH: Fri. 1pm-5pm,
Sat. 8am-4pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $6, kids under 12
are Free. F: $50. Tri-State Gun & Knife Collectors. PO
Box 536, Seymour, IN 47274. PH: 812-521-9367. tri-
stategunshows.com.
Jun 8-10 NY, Clinton. Arms Fairs. Clinton Arena, 36 Kirkland
Ave. SH: Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm.
T: 175. F: . NEACA. PO BOX 385, Mechanicville, NY
12118. PH: 518-664-9743. www.neaca.com.
Jun 8-10 VA, Chantilly. The Nation’s Gun Show. Dulles
Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center. SH:
Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. A:
$13/day; $20/3-day pass. T: 1300. F: $115 aisle/$120
wall. Showmasters Gun Shows. 4225 Fortress Dr,
Blacksburg, VA 24060. PH: 540-951-1344. www.
thenationsgunshow.com.
Jun 8-9 WI, Stevens Point. Gun & Knife Show. Arnott Lions
Comm. Park, Hwy J & 4th St. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat.
9am-4pm. A: $5/weekend. T: 200. F: $30. Ray Kangas
Productions. 71590 Hoover Line Rd., Iron River, WI
54847. PH: 715-372-4654.
CENTRAL INDIANA
Jun 9-10 AR, Conway. Gun Show. Expo Center, 2505 East
Oak St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $10. T:
400. F: 1-4 $50; 5+ $45; 10+ $40. G&S Promotions. PO
Box 338, Wister, OK 74966. PH: 918-659-2201. www.
gandsgunshows.com.
Jun 9-10 CA, San Francisco. Gun Show. Cow Palace, 2600
Geneva Avenue. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A:
$12. Crossroads of the West. PO Box 290, Kaysville,
UT 84037. PH: 801-544-9125. www.crossroadsgun-
shows.com.
Jun 9-10 IN, Crown Point. Gun & Knife Show. Lake Cty.
Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5., under 12 free w/adult. F: $45.
Central Indiana Gun Shows. PO Box 32, Centerville,
IN 47330. PH: 765-993-8942. www.centralindianagun-
shows.com.
Jun 9-10 KY, Louisville. National Gun Day & JAG Military.
KY Fair & Expo Center, 937 Phillips Ln. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $12, $2 children under
12. T: 1650. National Gun Day; Ron Dickson . PO
Box 741, Oxford, OH 45056. PH: 513-523-3574. www.
nationalgunday.com.
Jun 9-10 NV, Las Vegas. The Great Las Vegas Gun Show.
Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd. SH:
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $8. F: . Midwest
Arms Collector, LLC . 32671 Hwy 6, Brashear, MO
63533. PH: 669-956-6004. www.macshows.com.
Jun 9-10 OH, Sharonville. Gun & Knife Show. Convention
Center, I-75, Exit 15, Sharon Rd., N. of Cincinnati. SH:
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. F: $70. Bill Goodman.
PO Box 5, Mt. Washington, KY 40047. PH: 502-538-
3900. www.gunshow.net.
Knife Show
Jun 9-10 SC, Columbia. Gun & Knife Show. State
Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8.. MK Shows. P.O. Box 685,
Monroe, ga 30655. PH: 770-630-7296. www.MKShows.
com.
Jun 9-10 TX, Waco. Premier Gun Shows. Extraco Events
Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
10am-4pm. A: $8 cash only. Premier Gun Shows. PO
Box 34224, Fort Worth, TX 76162. PH: 817-732-1194.
www.premiergunshows.com.
Jun 9-10 TX, Odessa. Permian Basin Gun Show. Ector
County Coliseum Grounds, 4201 Andrews Hwy Bldg
G. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-5pm. F: $55 - 8’ .
Permian Basin Gun Show. 2229 Hanley, Odessa, TX
79762. PH: 432-550-4835.
Jun 9-10 TX, Pasadena. Gun & Knife Show. Convention
Center, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
10am-4pm. A: $9. High Caliber Gun & Knife Show. PO
Box 2616, Alvin, TX 77512. PH: 281-489-1741. www.
highcalibergunshow.com.
Jun 9-10 TX, Dallas. Dallas Gun Show. Dallas Market
Hall, 2200 N. Stemmons. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-4pm. A: $10. T: 1200. F: $70, 3 or more $65. Dallas
Arms Collectors Association. 1521 N. Cooper Street,
Ste. 340, Arlington, TX 76011. PH: 817-454-4262.
www.dallasarms.com.
Jun 16-17 IN, Kokomo. Gun & Knife Show. Kokomo Event
Center, 1500 N Reed Road. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-3pm. A: $5. F: $35. Central Indiana Gun Shows.
PO Box 32, Centerville, IN 47330. PH: 765-993-8942.
www.centralindianagunshows.com.
Jun 16-17 OK, Elk City. Gun Show. Civic Center, 1016
Airport Industrial Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-4pm. A: $7. T: 150. F: 1-4 $40; 5+ $35; 10+ $30.
G&S Promotions. PO Box 338, Wister, OK 74966. PH:
918-659-2201. www.gandsgunshows.com.

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Jun 16-17 TX, Mesquite. Premier Gun Shows. Big Town
GUN SHOWS Event Ctr., 2323 Big Town BLvd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8 cash only. T: 700. Premier Gun
March 31, 2018 April 7-8, 2018 May 5-6, 2018 Shows. PO Box 34224, Fort Worth, TX 76162. PH:
Gary, IN Kokomo, IN Belleville, IL • Belle-Clair Expo 817-732-1194. www.premiergunshows.com.
Jun 16-17 TX, Conroe. Gun & Knife Show. Lone Star
National Guard Armory Kokomo Event Center Convention Center, 9055 Airport Rd. SH: Sat.
April 14-15, 2018 April 21-22, 2018 June 23-24, 2018 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $9. High Caliber Gun
Shows. PO Box 2616, Alvin, TX 77512. PH: 281-489-
Lafayette, IN Crown Point, IN Belleville, IL • Belle-Clair Expo 1741. www.highcalibergunshow.com.
Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds Lake County Fairgrounds Jun 16-17 TX, Tyler. Gun & Knife Show. Harvey Hall
8 Ft. Tables • $45 per Table Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St. SH: Sat.
Saturday 9-5 • Sunday 9-3 • Admission: $5.00 Admission $6.00 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $7. T: 325. Lone Star
Dealer Tables: 8’Tables- $35/table; Gary- $40/table; Gun Shows. 2405 Interstate 30 Ste B, Mesquite, TX
Crown Point- $45/table Sat: 9AM-5PM • Sun: 9AM-3PM 75150. PH: 214-635-2009. www.lonestargunshows.
24-Hour Security • Buy/Sell/Trade • Modern & Antique com.
Gun Dealers/Gunsmith on Site • Door Prizes Daily Post Office Box 138 Jun 22-24 NY, Rutland. Arms Fairs. Rutland Fairgrounds,
Centralia, IL 62801 175 S Main St. SH: Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-5pm,
For Information Call: Sun. 9am-3pm. T: 200. F: . NEACA. PO BOX 385,
765-855-3836 or 765-993-8942 PH: 618-495-2572 Mechanicville, NY 12118. PH: 518-664-9743. www.
www.centralindianagunshows.com www.ecahuntingandtradeshows.com neaca.com.
Jun 23-24 AZ, Mesa. Gun Show. Centennial Hall, 201 N.
Center. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. T: 300.
Crossroads of the West. PO Box 290, Kaysville, UT
84037. PH: 801-544-9125. www.crossroadsgunshows.

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com.
Jun 23-24 IL, Belleville. Gun, Knife, Hunting & Trade Show.
Belle-Clair Expo, 200 S. Belt East. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $6. F: $45. ECA Hunting and Trade
When you need to transfer a gun, call one of these fine dealers! FFL HOLDERS: Would you like to be a part of this great directory? Here’s your chance Shows. PO Box 138, Centralia, IL 62801. PH: 618-495-
to join forces with Gun Digest and help out our readers! To be added to our list submit the form below with payment to the address on the form. 2572. ecahuntingandtradeshows.com.
Jun 23-24 IN, Indianapolis. Gun & Knife Show. National
ARIZONA MASSACHUSETTS NEW JERSEY Guard Armory, 3912 W. Minnesota St. SH: Sat.
Humboldt Reata Pass Auctions 8am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $6. F: $50. Tri-State Gun
Canton JRS Enterprises Mahwah The Yankee Armorer & Knife Show. PO Box 536, Seymour, IN 47274. PH:
928-632-8000 781-821-4867 201-529-2111 812-521-9367. www.tri-stategunshows.com.
Jun 23-24 IN, Lafayette. Gun & Knife Show. Tippecanoe
CALIFORNIA MICHIGAN 4H Fairgrounds, 1401 Teal Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
NEW YORK 9am-3pm. A: $5. F: $35. Central Indiana Gun Shows.
Paramount ACT/Coleman, Inc. Howell Powder Keg Gun Shop Inc.
Carmel Precision Armory PO Box 32, Centerville, IN 47330. PH: 765-993-8942.
562-602-1207 517-545-4867 www.centralindianagunshows.com.
Colton Hewitt A. Smith Co. 845-225-1130 Jun 23-24 LA, Kenner. Gun & Knife Show. Pontchartrain
MISSOURI Ctr., New Orleans Area, Williams Blvd. Exit off I-10.
909-825-3865 Springfield Arrowhead Arms OHIO SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. T: 400. F: $85.
417-894-4888 Great Southern Gun & Knife Shows. PO Box 24416,
CONNECTICUT Kent Arlan’s Guns & Ammo Shop, Knoxville, TN 37933. PH: 865-671-4757. www.great-
Old Saybrook Terry Plums, LLC St. Charles First Capitol Jewelry & Class II & III 330-673 5133 southerngunshow.com.
Loan, Inc. 636-949-0200 Jun 23-24 MI, Grand Rapids. Gun & Knife Show. 4 Mile Rd
860-388-2083 Showplace, 1025 Four Mile Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Windsor Bullseye Enterprises NEBRASKA TEXAS Sun. 10am-3pm. T: 450. Sport Show Promotions. PO
Houston Freer Gun Shop Inc. Box 404, Mason, MI 48854. PH: 517-676-4160. www.
860-285-0499 Aurora Pony Express Messenger migunshows.com.
713-467-3016 Jun 23-24 OH, Medina. Gun Show. Community Ctr.,
FLORIDA 402-631-7879
Co. Fairgrounds (SR 42) 735 Lafayette Rd. SH: Sat.
Leesburg Falcon Gunsmithing and NEW HAMPSHIRE WISCONSIN 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $7., under 12 free. T: 450.
Anderson Wausau Gun & Loan, F: $55. Conrad & Dowdell Productions. 9047 Kennard
Firearm Appraisals LLC Woodsville Ammonoosuc Valley Rd., Lodi, OH 44254. PH: 330-948-4400. www.conrad-
352-406-3616 Gunsmithing Inc. 603-747-3276 715-359-5540 dowdell.com.
Jun 23-24 PA, Washington. Gun Show. Washington County
ADDYOUR BUSINESS TO THE FFL DIRECTORY $130 PER YEAR Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St. SH: Sat. 9am-4pm,
Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $7, 12 & under free with adult. ARH
CONTACT NAME: Sport Shop. 4174 Route 40, Claysville, PA 15323. PH:
724-948-3571. www.arhsportshop.com.
FFL NAME: Jun 23-24 TX, Ft. Worth. Premier Gun Shows. Amon Carter
Exhibit Hall, Will Rogers Ctr. , 3401 Burnett Tandy. SH:
PHONE #: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $10 cash only. T:
ADDRESS 1200. Premier Gun Shows. PO Box 34224, Fort Worth,
TX 76162. PH: 817-732-1194. www.premiergunshows.
CITY/STATE/ZIP com.
Jun 23-24 TX, Nacogdoches. Gun Show. Civic Center,
3805 NW Stallings Drive. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
Credit Card # 9am-4pm. A: $8. T: 200. F: 1-4 $50; 5+ $45; 10+ $40.
G&S Promotions. PO Box 338, Wister, OK 74966. PH:
Exp. Date_ 918-659-2201. www.gandsgunshows.com.
Jun 29-Jul 1 MI, Lansing. Gun & Knife Show. Ingham
Signature Cty. Fairgrounds, 700 E Ash St, US 127 to Kipp Rd.
E. SH: Fri. 2pm-7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-
M AIL TO: Gun Digest FFL DIRECTORY, 700 East State St., Iola, WI, 54990 3pm. A: $6. T: 440. Sport Show Promotions. PO Box
404, Mason, MI 48854. PH: 517-676-4160. www.
migunshows.com.

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Jun 30-Jul 1 IN, Evansville. Gun & Knife Show. 4-H Center, Jul 14-15 MD, West Friendship. Gun Show. Howard Cty. Jul 14-15 VA, Hampton. Gun Show. Convention Center,
Vanderburg Cty. Fairgrounds, 201 E. Boonville New Fairgrounds, I-70, Exit 80. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 1610 Coliseum Dr. off Mercury Blvd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Harmony Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. 9am-3pm. A: $9. T: 400. F: $70. Silverado Promotions. Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $10. T: 700. Southeastern Guns &
A: $5. F: $40. Central Indiana Gun Shows. PO Box Box 370, Buckeystown, MD 21717. PH: 301-874-5012. Knives, Ltd.. PO Box 6601, Portsmouth, VA 23703. PH:
32, Centerville, IN 47330. PH: 765-993-8942. www. www.silveradogunshow.com. 757-483-5383. www.sgkshows.com.
centralindianagunshows.com. Jul 14-15 MI, Cadillac. Gun & Knife Show. Wexford Civic Jul 20-21 PA, Gettysburg. Militaria & Historic Arms Show.
Jun 30-Jul 1 LA, Bossier City. Gun & Knife Show. Civic Ctr., US 131 & 13th St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am- Gettysburg Fire Dept, 35 N Stratton St. SH: Fri.
Ctr., 620 Benton Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am- 3pm. A: $6. T: 300. Sport Show Promotions. PO Box 1pm-7pm, Sat. 9am-4pm. T: 85. F: . Hallowed Ground
4pm. A: $8. Classic Arms Productions. PO Box 654, 404, Mason, MI 48854. PH: 517-676-4160. www. Militaria. 35 N Stratton St, Gettysburg, PA 17325. PH:
Mandeville, LA 70470. PH: 985-624-8577. www. migunshows.com. 717-667-2383.
capgunshows.com. Jul 14-15 NC, Fletcher. Gun & Knife Show. WNC Ag Ctr., Jul 21-22 AZ, Phoenix. Gun Show. Arizona State
Jun 30-Jul 1 TX, Pasadena. Premier Gun Shows. 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., I-26, Exit 40. SH: Sat. Fairgrounds, 1826 W McDowell Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Convention Ctr., 7902 Fairmont Pkwy. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8.. MK Shows. P.O. Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $12. Crossroads of the West. PO
9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8 cash only. T: 300. Box 685, Monroe, ga 30655. PH: 770-630-7296. www. Box 290, Kaysville, UT 84037. PH: 801-544-9125.
Premier Gun Shows. PO Box 34224, Fort Worth, TX MKShows.com. www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
76162. PH: 817-732-1194. www.premiergunshows. Jul 14-15 OH, Sharonville. Gun & Knife Show. Convention Jul 21-22 IL, Bloomington. Gun, Knife, Hunting & Trade
com. Center, I-75, Exit 15, Sharon Rd., N. of Cincinnati. SH: Show. Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market St. SH: Sat.
Jun 30-Jul 1 TX, Houston. Gun and Knife Show. Brown Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. F: $70. Bill Goodman. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $6. F: $45. ECA Hunting
Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de Las Americas. PO Box 5, Mt. Washington, KY 40047. PH: 502-538- and Trade Shows . PO Box 138, Centralia, IL 62801.
SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $9. F: . High 3900. www.gunshow.net. PH: 618-495-2572. ecahuntingandtradeshows.com.
Caliber Gun and Knife Show. PO Box 2616, Alvin, TX Jul 14-15 OH, Cleveland-Berea. Gun Show. Cuyahoga Cty. Jul 21-22 IN, Richmond. Central Indiana Gun & Knife Show.
77512. PH: 281-489-1741. www.texasgunshows.com. Fairgrounds, I-71 to Bagley Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Rd. SH:
Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $6. Ohio Shows. PO Box 491, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5. Central Indiana
Vienna, OH 44473. PH: 330-539-4247. www.ohiogun-
JULY shows.com. Gun Shows. PO Box 32, Centerville, IN 47330. PH:
765-993-8942. www.centralindianagunshows.com.
Jul 14-15 TX, Amarillo. Gun & Knife Show. Civic Center,
Jul 6-8 NY, Manchester Center. Arms Fairs. Riley Rink at 401 Buchanan St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Jul 21-22 MI, Novi. Gun & Knife Show. Suburban Collection
Hunter Park, 410 Hunter Park Rd. SH: Fri. 9am-5pm, Texas Gun & Knife Association. 126 Cedar Knoll, Showplace, 46100 Grand River. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. T: 275. F: . NEACA. Kerrville, TX 78028. PH: 830-285-0575. www.texasgu- Sun. 10am-3pm. A: $6. T: 900. Sport Show Promotions.
PO BOX 385, Mechanicville, NY 12118. PH: 518-664- nandknifeshows.com. PO Box 404, Mason, MI 48854. PH: 517-676-4160.
9743. www.neaca.com. Jul 14-15 TX, Mesquite. Premier Gun Shows. Big Town www.migunshows.com.
Jul 6-7 WI, Iron River. Iron River Swap Meet. Iron River Event Ctr., 2323 Big Town BLvd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Jul 21-22 OK, Shawnee. Gun Show. Expo Center, 1700
Community Center, US Hwy. 2. SH: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8 cash only. T: 700. Premier Gun West Independence. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-4pm. A: $5/weekend. T: 75. F: $30. Ray Kangas Shows. PO Box 34224, Fort Worth, TX 76162. PH: 9am-4pm. A: $8. T: 200. F: 1-4 $45; 5+ $40; 10+ $35.
Productions. 71590 Hoover Line Rd., Iron River, WI 817-732-1194. www.premiergunshows.com. G&S Promotions. PO Box 338, Wister, OK 74966. PH:
54847. PH: 715-372-4654. Jul 14-15 TX, Humble. Gun Show. Humble Civic Center, 918-659-2201. www.gandsgunshows.com.
Jul 7-8 MN, Bloomington. Gun & Knife Show. Bloomington 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. Jul 21-22 TX, Allen. Premier Gun Show. Allen Event
Armory, 3300 W. 98th St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8. F: . Premier Gun Shows. PO Box Center, 200 E. Stacy Road. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
9am-3pm. A: $5.. F: $35 pre-pay/ $40 at the show. 34224, Fort Worth, TX 76162. PH: 817-732-1194. 10am-4pm. A: $10. F: . Premier Gun Shows. PO Box
Crocodile Productions Inc. 12781 Able St. NE, Blaine, www.premiergunshows.com. 34224, Fort Worth, TX 76162. PH: 817-732-1194.
MN 55434. PH: 763-754-7140. www.crocodileproduc- Jul 14-15 TX, San Angelo. San Angelo Gun & Blade www.premiergunshows.com.
tionsinc.com. Show. Foster Communications Coliseum, 50 East Jul 27-29 NY, Watertown. Arms Fairs. Watertown Municipal
Jul 7-8 MO, St Charles. Gun Show. St. Charles Convention 43rd Street. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: Arena, 600 William T. Field Dr. SH: Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat.
Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Adults $5. Kids under 12 FREE. T: 230. F: $55. Silver 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. T: 250. F: . NEACA. PO BOX
Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $8. F: . Midwest Arms Collectors Spur Trade Shows. PO Box 208, Ralls, TX 79357. PH: 385, Mechanicville, NY 12118. PH: 518-664-9743.
LLC. 32671 Hwy 6, Brashear, MO 63533. PH: 669-956- 806-253-1322. www.silverspurtradeshows.com. www.neaca.com.
6004. www.macshows.com.
Jul 7-8 MS, Jackson. Gun & Knife Show. MS Trade Mart
Bldg., High St., Exit off I-55. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
10am-4pm. T: 400. F: $80. Great Southern Gun &
Knife Shows. PO Box 24416, Knoxville, TN 37933.
PH: 865-671-4757. www.greatsoutherngunshow.com.
APRIL 14-15, 2018
Jul 7-8 TN, Lebanon. Gun & Knife Show. Wilson County
Expo Center, 945 East Baddour Parkway. SH: Sat. THE CENTRAL FLORIDA ARMS SHOW
9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $10. T: 450. F: $70. Bill
Goodman. PO Box 5, Mt. Washington, KY 40047. PH:
502-538-3900. www.gunshow.net.
THE ORIGINAL LAKELAND GUN SHOW
Jul 7-8 TX, Lubbock. Lubbock Gun & Blade Show.
Lubbock Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. SH: SATURDAY 9AM TO 5 PM, SUNDAY 9AM TO 3PM
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. A: Adults $7. Kids
under 12 FREE. 2 day pass $12. T: 350. F: $55. Silver
Spur Trade Shows. PO Box 208, Ralls, TX 79357. PH:
806-253-1322. www.silverspurtradeshows.com. rs of At the RP Funding (Lakeland) Center
Jul 7-8 TX, San Antonio. Gun Show. Events Center, 8111 50 Yea Gun
li t y
Meadow Leaf. SH: Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 9am-5pm. F:
$70. Saxet Gun Shows. PO Box 5677, Corpus Christi,
Q u a
Shows
701 West Lime St. Lakeland FL. 33801
TX 78465. PH: 361-289-2256. www.saxetshows.com.
Jul 7-8 TX, Longview. Gun & Knife Show. Maude Cobb
Activity Ctr., 100 Grand Blvd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun.
10am-4pm. T: 75. Classic Arms Productions. PO Box
Contact Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club For More Info
654, Mandeville, LA 70470. PH: 985-624-8577. www.
capgunshows.com.
Jul 7-8 TX, Ft. Worth. Gun & Knife Show. Will Rogers
863-665-0092 • lakelandgunclub.com • lakelandrpc@gmail.com
Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster Ave. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8. T: 800. Lone Star
Gun Shows. 2405 Interstate 30 Ste B, Mesquite, TX
75150. PH: 214-635-2009. www.lonestargunshows.
com.
Jul 7-8 VA, Manassas. SGK, Ltd Gun Shows. Prince 2018 OHIO GUN & MILITARY SHOWS
William Cty. Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Rd. SH: Sat.
9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $8. T: 200. Southeastern
www.ohio unshows.com
Guns & Knives, Ltd.. PO Box 6601, Portsmouth, VA
23703. PH: 757-483-5383. www.sgkshows.com. YOUNGSTOWN
Jul 13-14 GA, Marietta. Atlanta Antique Gun & International
Military Show. IAMAW Local 709 Union Hall, 1032 S
Youngstown Area Metroplex April 7-8
Marietta Parkway. SH: Fri. 12pm-5pm, Sat. 9am-4pm. 1620 Motor Inn Dr., Girard, OH
A: $7, ages 7-12 $1. Carolina Trader Promotions. PH:
704-282-1339. www.thecarolinetrader.com.
Jul 13-14 WI, Medford. Gun & Knife Show. Simek CLEVELAND-BEREA April 28-29
Recreation Center, 1037 W. Broadway. SH: Fri.
3pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm. A: $5. T: 150. F: $30. Ray
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds July 14-15
Kangas Productions. 71590 Hoover Line Rd., Iron I-71 to Bagley Road West 1 mile to entrance in
River, WI 54847. PH: 715-372-4654.
Jul 14-15 AL, Hoover. Summer Gun Show. Hoover Met
Berea, OH August 25-26
Complex, 100 Ben Chapman Drive. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 10am-4pm. F: Member: Trade $60, Display $30;
Non Member: Trade $85, Display $40. The Alabama
WARREN-NILES September 15-16
Gun Collectors Association. PO Box 128, Clay, AL Trumbul Plaza, former Big Kmart Store
35048. PH: 205-317-0948. www.algca.org.
Jul 14-15 AR, Mountain Home. Gun Show. Baxter Cty. 2485 Parkman Rd., NW, Warren, OH November 3-4
Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Dr. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm,
Sun. 9am-4pm. T: 150. F: 1-4 $45, 5+ $40, 10+ $35.
G&S Promotions. PO Box 338, Wister, OK 74966. PH:
918-659-2201. www.gandsgunshows.com.
AKRON September 22-23
Jul 14-15 CA, Del Mar. Gun Show. Del Mar Fairgrounds,
Summit County Fairgrounds Arena October 27-28
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. Route 91 & Howe Road near Akron in
9am-4pm. Crossroads of the West. PO Box 290,
Kaysville, UT 84037. PH: 801-544-9125. www.cross-
Tallmadge and Chapel Hill Mall December 1-2
roadsgunshows.com. DEALER SETUP: Admission $7.00 PUBLIC HOURS:
Jul 14-15 IN, Crown Point. Gun & Knife Show. Lake Cty. Sat. 9-5 p.m. • Sun. 9-3 p.m.
Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm, Fri. 3-8 p.m. • Sat. 7-9 a.m. Under 21 with parent only
Sun. 9am-3pm. A: $5., under 12 free w/adult. F: $45.
Central Indiana Gun Shows. PO Box 32, Centerville,
IN 47330. PH: 765-993-8942. www.centralindianagun- OHIO SHOWS PO Box 491, Vienna , OH 44473 • Phone: 330-539-4247
shows.com.

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